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"Mars is hard planet to see in a telescope due to its small size." It usually appears as a bright spot of orange light, and only very large telescopes can resolve surface details. We will get to see the surface of another world until 2035. "
On the night of the opposition – Friday, July 27 – Stardome will be open to 6pm until late with telescopes out for viewing March and food trucks outside. [19659002] Alignment of five planets in the sky:
It's rare to see all the planets in the sky, but you'll have the chance to spot them over the next week or two.
" Mercury will be the first planet in this alignment in the west, followed by Venus, the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars to the east. "Mr Kirkley says
"Planetary alignments are quite rare because planets are always moving."
"Planets like Mercury and Venus orbit the sun quite fast, so it's not often that they come to planetary alignment. "
Tips for spotting all five planets: The best time is between 6:30 pm, when March rises in the east, and 7:15 pm, when Mecury sets in the west
The best viewing is at a disadvantage with unobstructed views of the horizon, such as the maunga around Auckland. You will only be able to spot the planets If the sky is clear enough.
A brief chance to spot the 'blood moon' Lunar Eclipse:
A full lunar eclipse will take place in the early morning hours of July 28 – goal in New Zealand, we will only see a partial blood moon.
"This is a full lunar eclipse, however it is considered partial here in New Zealand. full duration of it, "says Mr Kirkley.
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