Planet Mars
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Date:
2.1.2008
Time:
6:12 UT
Exposure:
13s
Field:
61
o
x 43
o
Camera:
Nikon D200
Optics:
f=20mm at 1/2.2
Place:
Bernau, Black Forest,
southern Germany
Photographer:
Till Credner
Planet Mars reached its closest position to earth in the end of December 2007. It was brighter than any star and quite prominent with its reddish color cast. It will again reach its opposition in January 2010.
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