Question about Mars Astronomy?
Friday, February 20th, 2009 at
1:21 am
Sonic Asked:
To an observer on Earth, through what angle will Mars astronomy appear to move relative to the stars over the course of 24 hours when the two planets are at closest approach? Assume for simplicity that Earth and Mars move on circular orbits of radii 1.0 AU and 1.5 AU, respectively, in exactly the same plane.
?? degree
Reply:
23.5 degrees
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