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Thread #61821 Message #995671
Posted By: katlaughing
02-Aug-03 - 06:19 PM
Thread Name: BS: Closest in 60,000 years - seeing 'Red'
Subject: BS: Closest in 60,000 years - seeing 'Red'
Last time Mars was this close to the Earth was 60,000 years ago when Neanderthals were around. The closest will actually be on August 27th. Right now, one should be able to see the southern polar ice cap on it with the use of an 8 inch telescope.