This animation shows Mars during a "close" and a "far" opposition. An opposition can occur anywhere along the orbit of Mars; these views show the two most extreme cases.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy M. Russell

This animation shows Mars during a "close" and a "far" opposition. An opposition can occur anywhere along the orbit of Mars; these views show the two most extreme cases.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy M. Russell

These pictures show Mars during a "close" and a "far" opposition. An opposition can happen anywhere along the orbit of Mars; these views show a very close oppostion and a very far opposition.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy M. Russell

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