Red Planet is ready for its close-up# Aviation - 航空航天
m*o
1 楼
Red Planet is ready for its close-up
Viewing conditions for Mars are at their peak this weekend
This weekend Mars makes its closest approach to Earth until June 2018. While
the event won’t make Mars seem any bigger or brighter than the night before
or after, it is among the best chances in a lifetime to view the planet.
After brilliant Venus sets, Mars is the brightest “star” in the evening sky.
It comes up around a quarter-hour after sunset, but give it at least two more
hours to climb above th
Viewing conditions for Mars are at their peak this weekend
This weekend Mars makes its closest approach to Earth until June 2018. While
the event won’t make Mars seem any bigger or brighter than the night before
or after, it is among the best chances in a lifetime to view the planet.
After brilliant Venus sets, Mars is the brightest “star” in the evening sky.
It comes up around a quarter-hour after sunset, but give it at least two more
hours to climb above th