Get to know Mars
Apparent size varies strongly with the Earth–Mars separation. Atmospheric steadiness matters for fine detail.
- Observing guide
- Naked eye / telescope
PLANET
A rocky world with a long history of water and change.
Apparent size varies strongly with the Earth–Mars separation. Atmospheric steadiness matters for fine detail.
-29.5° above the mathematical horizon
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