[AZ-Observing] Mars Orbiting Sim

  • From: "Jack Jones" <Telescoper@xxxxxxx>
  • To: "AZ Observing List" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 21:35:29 -0700

This is a really cool simulation that shows the relationship between Mars and
Earth's orbital motion while simultaneuosly showing Mars' changes in size.
Also illustrates how it only comes into opposition every two years even though
the Earth goes around once a year. Check 2003-2005, 1999-2001, 1986-1988 etc.
(15-17 yr cycle).

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mars/mars_orbit.html&edu=high


Jack Jones
Public Events Coordinator
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix AZ
Telescoper@xxxxxxx
www.saguaroastro.org


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