Mars will pass unusually close to Earth

gollum9630 · 08-03-2003, 09:58 PM

i found this link about Mars passing close to earth during august. What do you think about it

Squirrel Bit · 08-03-2003, 10:24 PM

Wow, to think that I will be the only person to see it for 225-60,00 years! pretty amazing, I'll take a picture so my children and grandchildren will believe me!

***HOBBIT*** · 08-03-2003, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by Squirrel Bit
Wow, to think that I will be the only person to see it for 225-60,00 years! pretty amazing, I'll take a picture so my children and grandchildren will believe me!

um no, thousands of other ppl if not more would also see it too.

And what, why? It's not a big deal - unless you are into that sort of stuff.

Normal ppl , like i'm assuming your grandchildren will be, would probably care less.

Things like this happen all the time - believe me. What, in my short lifetime of 15 years ive seen about 2 or 3 (i think two) comets that only come around every 15 and the other 75 years or so. I've also seen the planets very close.

They are often doing that. They mean that this PARTICULAR thing won't happen for a while - similar ALL THE TIME.

Plus, how exactly would you take a picture of it?

I skimmed the article and it seems like it won't be as bright as the moon usually is - um if it is dimmer than the moon, it can't really stand out THAT much.

Whenever they say stuff like this, I am always disapointed.

gimli7410 · 08-03-2003, 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by HOBBIT
Normal ppl , like i'm assuming your grandchildren will be, would probably care less.

oooh harsh words from the admin,

but i agree my teachers usually make a hype about this and i really care less, although the meteor shower was pretty cool i have to admit

wahine · 08-03-2003, 11:35 PM

Well,

I understand where you are coming from...but...I just can't help but think "Next time this happens I'll be dead, and no one will remember me."

Morbid, a little. *Yoda mode off**Hates Yoda Mode*

Sheeana · 08-04-2003, 03:18 AM

Tristan, shut up.

Anyway, I'm excited. There's a certain beauty about mars, and it's great that it's passing by so close. I only wish I had a telescope to view it with.

***gdl96*** · 08-04-2003, 03:19 PM

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Originally posted by Sheeana
Tristan, shut up.

haha. well put

Elenka · 08-04-2003, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by HOBBIT
um no, thousands of other ppl if not more would also see it too.

And what, why? It's not a big deal - unless you are into that sort of stuff.

Normal ppl , like i'm assuming your grandchildren will be, would probably care less.

Things like this happen all the time - believe me. What, in my short lifetime of 15 years ive seen about 2 or 3 (i think two) comets that only come around every 15 and the other 75 years or so. I've also seen the planets very close.

They are often doing that. They mean that this PARTICULAR thing won't happen for a while - similar ALL THE TIME.

Plus, how exactly would you take a picture of it? I skimmed the article and it seems like it won't be as bright as the moon usually is - um if it is dimmer than the moon, it can't really stand out THAT much.

Whenever they say stuff like this, I am always disapointed.

A little negative, aren't you? I mean, I'm not really into this stuff, but it sounds cool, and for some people this could be a big thing!! No need to spoil their fun.

Sheeana · 08-04-2003, 05:37 PM

Ah, he's too busy being normal, and copying homework to worry about Mars swinging by.

gollum9630 · 08-04-2003, 09:31 PM

cool pic BoP, and HOBBIT, just because you dont like doesnt mean others dont as well. Space is cool, and i found this interesting and decided to share it on the moot

cassiopeia · 08-04-2003, 09:51 PM

Hey, this is exciting. I think I saw Mars last night in the east, though I'll have to check my planisphere to be sure. I do have a small telescope somewhere in the garage, but you still need a fairly big one to see mars well. You'll still have much more sucess viewing saturn and jupiter.

Hey, if it gets people interested in astronomy and science, it has to be good, doesn't it?

***HOBBIT*** · 08-04-2003, 11:48 PM

I like space and the stars. I was just posting in response to squirel, who was reaaaaaallly excited and wanted to even take a picture to prove it to his/her grandkids.

I was just saying that although this could be cool, it happens all the time. Not this particular thing. But other planets will be close to us or align or SOMETHING. Usually I am disapointed and you can barely see them as much more than a bright star.

Is this going to be the same size as the moon in the sky? THEN that would be amazing. If it will only be the size of say, Polaris, then I wouldn't get excited over that.

gollum9630 · 08-05-2003, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by HOBBIT
Is this going to be the same size as the moon in the sky? THEN that would be amazing. If it will only be the size of say, Polaris, then I wouldn't get excited over that.

in the little writing above beore the webmaster at snopes wrote it says it will be as large as a full moon

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At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye

***HOBBIT*** · 08-05-2003, 12:17 AM

oh, i read something about it 'being the brightest thing in the sky next to the moon'

they usually say that and im always disapointed.

as big as the moon would be cool.

i'll believe it when i see it

cassiopeia · 08-05-2003, 05:12 AM

If it was as big as the moon I'd be getting very worried.

But that's through a telescope. I doubt, however, it would be brighter than Venus. It will still be difficult to see many features on Mars with a modest telescope.

***HOBBIT*** · 08-05-2003, 02:16 PM

not brighter than venus??? how often do we look up at the sky and say "hey look at venus!"

this won't be anything then

gollum9630 · 08-05-2003, 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by cassiopeia
If it was as big as the moon I'd be getting very worried. But that's through a telescope. I doubt, however, it would be brighter than Venus. It will still be difficult to see many features on Mars with a modest telescope.

why, compared to Mars the moon is small, so for them to be about the same size would be something to get to scared over.

***HOBBIT*** · 08-05-2003, 04:53 PM

The moon is much closer to us than mars is. We see the moon as being bigger because it is closer.

gollum9630 · 08-05-2003, 05:28 PM

yah, i know that, but in actuality, Mars is far bigger then the moon so it can be further away then the moon anbd still appear as the same size

Elf Girl · 08-05-2003, 07:25 PM

Yes, but not at the tremendous distance away it is in actuality.

08-03-2003, 09:58 PM	#1
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	Mars will pass unusually close to Earth i found this link about Mars passing close to earth during august. What do you think about it __________________ "Canadians are so apathetic, but, what are you gonna do about it" -Glen Foster Wierd Harry Potter quotes the old nintendo duck hunt game Lemmings Swron Random Homer Simpson Quotes

08-03-2003, 10:24 PM	#2
Squirrel Bit Sapling Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the wood with my fellow squirrel kin. Posts: 8	Wow, to think that I will be the only person to see it for 225-60,00 years! pretty amazing, I'll take a picture so my children and grandchildren will believe me! __________________ Squirrels are Gods in disguise.

08-03-2003, 11:35 PM	#5
wahine The Original Amazonian Coconut Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Answering no questions, telling no lies. Posts: 753	Well, I understand where you are coming from...but...I just can't help but think "Next time this happens I'll be dead, and no one will remember me." Morbid, a little. Yoda mode offHates Yoda Mode __________________ Hem, hem

08-04-2003, 05:37 PM	#9
Sheeana Lord of the Pants Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,382	Ah, he's too busy being normal, and copying homework to worry about Mars swinging by. Last edited by Sheeana : 08-04-2003 at 05:39 PM.

08-04-2003, 09:31 PM	#10
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	cool pic BoP, and HOBBIT, just because you dont like doesnt mean others dont as well. Space is cool, and i found this interesting and decided to share it on the moot __________________ "Canadians are so apathetic, but, what are you gonna do about it" -Glen Foster Wierd Harry Potter quotes the old nintendo duck hunt game Lemmings Swron Random Homer Simpson Quotes

08-04-2003, 03:18 AM	#6
Sheeana Lord of the Pants Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,382	Tristan, shut up. Anyway, I'm excited. There's a certain beauty about mars, and it's great that it's passing by so close. I only wish I had a telescope to view it with.

08-04-2003, 09:51 PM	#11
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	Hey, this is exciting. I think I saw Mars last night in the east, though I'll have to check my planisphere to be sure. I do have a small telescope somewhere in the garage, but you still need a fairly big one to see mars well. You'll still have much more sucess viewing saturn and jupiter. Hey, if it gets people interested in astronomy and science, it has to be good, doesn't it? __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

08-04-2003, 11:48 PM	#12
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	I like space and the stars. I was just posting in response to squirel, who was reaaaaaallly excited and wanted to even take a picture to prove it to his/her grandkids. I was just saying that although this could be cool, it happens all the time. Not this particular thing. But other planets will be close to us or align or SOMETHING. Usually I am disapointed and you can barely see them as much more than a bright star. Is this going to be the same size as the moon in the sky? THEN that would be amazing. If it will only be the size of say, Polaris, then I wouldn't get excited over that. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

08-05-2003, 12:17 AM	#14
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	oh, i read something about it 'being the brightest thing in the sky next to the moon' they usually say that and im always disapointed. as big as the moon would be cool. i'll believe it when i see it __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

08-05-2003, 05:12 AM	#15
cassiopeia Viggoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,749	If it was as big as the moon I'd be getting very worried. But that's through a telescope. I doubt, however, it would be brighter than Venus. It will still be difficult to see many features on Mars with a modest telescope. __________________ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.

08-05-2003, 02:16 PM	#16
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	not brighter than venus??? how often do we look up at the sky and say "hey look at venus!" this won't be anything then __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

08-05-2003, 04:53 PM	#18
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	The moon is much closer to us than mars is. We see the moon as being bigger because it is closer. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

08-05-2003, 05:28 PM	#19
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	yah, i know that, but in actuality, Mars is far bigger then the moon so it can be further away then the moon anbd still appear as the same size __________________ "Canadians are so apathetic, but, what are you gonna do about it" -Glen Foster Wierd Harry Potter quotes the old nintendo duck hunt game Lemmings Swron Random Homer Simpson Quotes

08-05-2003, 07:25 PM	#20
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	Yes, but not at the tremendous distance away it is in actuality. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

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