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Welcome to Mars One place in the universe grips the public imagination more than any other - our neighbour Mars... more	How to find Mars Mars is one of the brighter planets and you will have no problem finding it when it is in a dark sky... more
Viewing Mars Mars certainly puts on a great showing for anyone observing with their eyes alone. It can be fascinating... more	Mars in history Man has been fascinated by Mars since he first recognised the stars. Telescopes showed its nature...more
Missions to Mars Humans have been trying to reach Mars since the early Sixties, with varying degrees of success....more	Life on Mars The idea of life on Mars has captured the imagination since astronomers first found "canals" on the planet...more

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A planet is said to be at opposition when the Earth passes between it and the Sun. Why do the two dates differ? Because the orbits of Mars and Earth are not circular.