sand chick Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I thought this was kind of a cool thing.. thought I would share it. Something to look forward to this summer. Mars The Red Planet is about to be spectacular! This month and next, Earth is catching up with Mars in an encounter that will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Due to the way Jupiter's gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers can only be certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth in the Last 5,000 years, but it may be as long as 60,000 years before it happens again. The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within 34,649,589 miles of Earth and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear 25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. Mars will be easy to spot. At the beginning of August it will rise in the east at 10p.m. and reach its azimuth at about 3 a.m. By the end of August when the two planets are closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its highest point in the sky at 12:30a.m. That's pretty convenient to see something that no human being has seen in recorded history. So, mark your calendar at the beginning of August to see Mars grow progressively brighter and brighter throughout the month. Share this with your children and grandchildren. NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Wow. Talk about an crazy event. I can't wait. Where did you find this information? Bad Moon Raising. Edited June 8, 2009 by desertskyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushjunkie Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hate to do this to you Jodi, but that's an outdated email that keeps getting circulated every year. Mars DID come closer than ever, but it was back in 03. And it only seemed as large as the moon when viewed through a 75x telescope. My little sister gave me chit about this same thing when I called her all excited last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks for bursting my little bubble of happiness for the day. Oh well, could have been worse, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 I just read that as well and was coming on to say take it down!! MARS HOAX :dumbass: :dumbass: :dumbass: :dumbass: Would have been cool if it was true! :rant_on: :pile: :angry2: :no_no: But hey! I got to use alot of smilies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Whoops See below Edited June 8, 2009 by desertskyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) You were going to Pull your Post :ah: J O D I! I am shocked. Well all that aside, there will be a full moon on August 6th. Edited June 8, 2009 by desertskyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushjunkie Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Sorry. I hate that you can't believe anything you read on the net... BTW, there is no shame in pulling your post... Edited June 8, 2009 by rushjunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Ummmmmmmmm.............. I don't HAVE one of those!!!!! :dumbass: :dumbass: :dumbass: :dumbass: :angry2: But I was going to have the topic removed yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptNkllm Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 EPIC>>>>>FAIL ..... lol Funny tho :B Capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 woulda been cool to get some pics. Oh well. Nice thread fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Yes yes I suck! What can I say.. At least put up some alien pictures or something.. Maybe a spaceship with a DDR sticker on it.. I can't even chalk this one up to :dumbass: posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1208 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 dammmm that sucks had me going @ first ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 At least put up some alien pictures or something.. Maybe a spaceship with a DDR sticker on it.. I can't even chalk this one up to posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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