Mars in 2002–03 – Fourth interim report
General The Section’s web site was heavily visited for the weeks around opposition, with some 200 visitors per day. The
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Mars in 2002–03 – Colour CCD images
This is a selection from the many thousands of excellent CCD images received by the Mars Section during the current
Read moreMars in 2002–03 – Third interim report
This report, including a collage of colour CCD images, was published in the BAA Journal for 2003 October General During
Read moreMars in 2002–03 – Second interim report
This report was published in the BAA Journal for 2003 August General Beagle 2 was successfully launched aboard Mars Express
Read moreMars in 2002–03 – First interim report
This report was published in the BAA Journal for 2003 June General The great perihelic opposition of 2003 has begun!
Read moreHellas dust storm alert
Mars has been experiencing a certain amount of dust storm activity recently. The small-scale activity observed up to June 30
Read moreBAA E-Circular 00109 – 2003 July 1
Dust storm alert Apart from a small dust cloud seen NW of Solis Lacus for a few days in late
Read moreBAA E-Circular 00100 – 2003 May 15
At the time of writing, the planet is showing a large bright S. polar cap, which has been free from
Read moreData for the Great Perihelic Opposition, 2003
Opposition date : 2003 August 28 Dec : –15 deg 49 min (authority: Jean Meeus) At opposition, Ls = 249.5
Read moreThe opposition of Mars 2014
Mars in 2014: Report Part 1 Mars in 2014: Report Part 2 Return to reports of past oppositions of Mars
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