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Astronomy on Mars
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Many astronomical phenomena viewed from the planet Mars are the same as or similar to those seen from Earth; but some are quite different. For example, because the atmosphere of Mars does not contain
Mosaic of two different Mars Global Surveyor Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) exposures of Earth, the Moon, and Jupiter from 2003
Mosaic of two different Mars Global Surveyor Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) exposures of Earth, the Moon, and Jupiter from 2003
Mars sky at sunset, as imaged by the Spirit rover (May, 2005).
Mars sky at sunset, as imaged by the Spirit rover (May, 2005).
Mars sky at sunset, as imaged by the Curiosity rover (February 2013; Sun simulated by artist).
Mars sky at sunset, as imaged by the Curiosity rover (February 2013; Sun simulated by artist).
Earth and the Moon as viewed from Mars (MRO; HiRISE; November 20, 2016)
Earth and the Moon as viewed from Mars (MRO; HiRISE; November 20, 2016)
Extraterrestrial sky
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In astronomy, an extraterrestrial sky is a view of outer space from the surface of an astronomical body other than Earth.
Astronomy on Mars
…Climate of Mars Extraterrestrial skies Timekeeping on Mars…
A historic extraterrestrial sky—Earthrise, the Earth viewed from the Moon. Taken by Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders while in lunar orbit, December 2
A historic extraterrestrial sky—Earthrise, the Earth viewed from the Moon. Taken by Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders while in lunar orbit, December 24, 1968.
Diagram for the formula of the angular diameter
Diagram for the formula of the angular diameter
A view of Earth with different layers of its atmosphere visible: the troposphere with its clouds casting shadows, a band of stratospheric blue sky at
A view of Earth with different layers of its atmosphere visible: the troposphere with its clouds casting shadows, a band of stratospheric blue sky at the horizon, and a line of green airglow of the lower thermosphere around an altitude of 100 km, at the edge of space
Night side of Earth with artificial lights and lightning in the troposphere, including at the horizon a red sprite lightning, and above the green line
Night side of Earth with artificial lights and lightning in the troposphere, including at the horizon a red sprite lightning, and above the green line of airglow at the upper mesopause and border to space (the bright light above is the Moon).