Mars Observing the 2003 Summer Opposition

Mars Opposition, An Introduction Includes free Mars Previewer II software download Mars 2003: The view from Earth Some cool Mars posters you can download Kid's Cosmos Mars Opposition explained for the younger generation The Shallow Sky, resources for amateur astronomers Check out the Mars section The Nine Planets Check out the Mars section Sketches and images of Mars - check back frequently for additions May 29,2001 sketch through a 4-inch telescope May 30,2001 sketch through a 4-inch telescope June 1, 2001 sketch through a 4-inch telescope Mars imaged on June 7, 2003 13.1" in diameter A Month of Sun Days--Observing and Sketching the Sun Missions to Mars ESA Mars Express launched Launched June 3, 2003! NASA Mars Exploration Rover Mission Launched June 10, 2003! Mars Global Surveyor images, courtesy of "NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems." Where can you view Mars in Northern California - check back frequently for additions Randall Museum September 6th - Mars Astronomy Day - more info forthcoming Fremont Peak Observatory August 30th public night closest to opposition! Rock springs Parking lot, Mount Tamalpais August 30th SFAA star party closest to opposition! Mars articles from AANC club newsletters and authors - check back frequently for additions MDAS President Jim Scala PDF version of newsletter has viewing Mars article SJAA's Akkana Peck covers Mars and more each month The Shallow sky

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