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Javier
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I was out in my backyard and observed mars for the second time on Sunday morning November 08 at 3AM EST. I observed what I think was one of the Martian Moons. Is it possible to see one of the Martian Moons from earth and if so which one? I tried finding an interactive online source but no deal.
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nyc_nurse
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Hey Jav. With the right conditions and equipment you can definitely view Phobos and Deimos. Although you'll probably need to make a mask to block out the glare from Mars. There's a good article in S&T with java window LINK
I made a mask and saw them during the 2003 opposition with an 8-inch reflector. Give it a try and tell us how it goes!
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Dean Norris
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Javier, You can use Stellarium to see if Mars was passing by a star and also see the position of the Martian Moons. I observed Mars last night as well and noticed a star fairly close to the planet. Seeing Phobos and Deimos would be great. Maybe I'll get lucky this opposition. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
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Javier
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Loc: New Jersey
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Hi Guys,
It may have been Assellus Australis magnitude of 3.90. Only time will tell. I was still amazed that I was able to see detail in Mars for two nights in a row. This morning I went on a double star splitting spree and mars was the icing on the cake.
Jav
Thanks,
Jav
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