Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: c1 on July 25, 2010, 09:36:28 AM

Title: Life on Mars?
Post by: c1 on July 25, 2010, 09:36:28 AM

Those who are awake and sober (the others see different things all the time)might be interest to know that Mars during the month of August will the closest to Mother Earth for many years. And can be seen with the naked eye, and appear to be nearly as big as the moon. 8)

Title: Life on Mars?
Post by: Colwyn on July 25, 2010, 09:52:31 AM

Unfortunately, c1, the notion that Mars will look nearly as big as the moon is an internet hoax. Shame.

Title: Life on Mars?
Post by: philrose on July 25, 2010, 10:38:03 AM

This one has been doing the rounds for years! More info here if you are interested...
http://www.snopes.com/science/astronomy/brightmars.asp

Title: Life on Mars?
Post by: Firo on July 25, 2010, 12:26:40 PM

Every year.....yawn  ;)

Title: Life on Mars?
Post by: Highlander on July 25, 2010, 14:16:23 PM

Sadly yes Firo:(

{A Link to an old CBF topic was here - no longer available}23807&whichpage=1&SearchTerms=Mars

Title: Life on Mars?
Post by: KKOB on July 25, 2010, 19:07:47 PM

This one's made far more comebacks than Peter Mandelson! :D ;):D