Mars and Taurus - August 27, 2007

Image Details

• 15 and 30 seconds
  IS0800
• Nikon D70s
• 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G
• Photoshop CS
• 2:40 AM MDT, 08/27/2007
• Mead, Colorado

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.