Re: mars in a 4.5 inch scope




Why is Mars so hidden and yet so visible? Will an 80mm get any action?

From the Earth, we see more detail on Mars than on any body other than
the Moon. Mars is the least "hidden" of the planets.

What I meat was why are people always having problems seeing mars features?
Is there a minimum aperture that will work without any trouble?


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