niteskys.com - Mars and Taurus

Date(s)

2:40 AM MDT
08/27/07
Mead, Colorado

Exposure Data

15 and 30 second exposures
IS0800

Optics and Camera

Nikon D70s
18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G

Processing Tools

Photoshop CS

Mars and Taurus - August 27, 2007

With the nearly full moon illuminating the nearby tree tops, the planet Mars can be seen in the constellation of Taurus on August 27, 2007. Contrary to a popular email, Mars did not look as large as the full Moon to the naked eye. Mars does make a statement in that it rivals the brightest star in Taurus, Aldebaran, for top honors on this night.