{"id":49954,"date":"2018-07-10T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=49954"},"modified":"2018-07-05T14:27:15","modified_gmt":"2018-07-05T18:27:15","slug":"how-to-see-mars-in-the-night-sky-the-astronomy-equipment-you-need-to-view-planets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-see-mars-in-the-night-sky-the-astronomy-equipment-you-need-to-view-planets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to See Mars in the Night Sky: The Astronomy Equipment You Need to View Planets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Later this month, Mars will make its closest and most visible appearance to Earth since 2003, <a href=\"https:\/\/mars.nasa.gov\/allaboutmars\/nightsky\/mars-close-approach\/\">NASA announced<\/a>, and if you&#8217;re looking to sneak a peek of the red planet, it&#8217;s time to gear up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Though you will be able to see the planet&#8217;s brightness with the naked eye, if you want a truly close-up view of Mars \u2014 and want to jump into the&nbsp;astrophotography game \u2014 you&#8217;ll want to grab the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/g\/mars-in-our-night-sky-2018\">necessary gear to catch the unique event<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>A portable astrophotography setup:<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49957\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/atsgp.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount\" width=\"1000\" height=\"711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/atsgp.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/atsgp-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to turn your astronomy viewing into an imaging session, you&#8217;ll need the camera mount and tripod that will allow for quick and relatively hands-off use. Simply mount your camera (and a wide-angle camera lens) and using the included polar scope to align toward accurate stars or planets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Adorama picks:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/atstpro.html\">iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only<\/a> (<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"ATSTPRO\"><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ati3221.html\">iOptron Stainless Steel Tripod<\/a> (<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"ATI3221\"><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/atstprob.html\">iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only W\/Tripod Bundle<\/a> (<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"ATSTPROB\"><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/atsgp.html\">iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount Full Package<\/a> (<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"ATSGP\"><\/span>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A telescope made exactly to your needs:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49958\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mdng102.jpg\" alt=\"Meade StarNavigator NG 102 Refractor Telescope\" width=\"1000\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mdng102.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mdng102-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meade StarNavigator NG 102 Refractor Telescope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Depending on your needs \u2014 from the location from which you&#8217;re viewing, to the objects you want to see and how much you&#8217;re willing to spend and carry \u2014 there are many telescopes available on the market today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Understanding what goes into a telescope and its corresponding mounts (check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/0014311\/article\/A-Beginners-Guide-to-Telescopes\">Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Telescopes<\/a><\/strong> for more details) will help you better choose one that&#8217;s suited to your requirements, but refractors, reflectors, and&nbsp;Catadioptric telescopes are your best bets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Adorama picks:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/mdng125.html\">Meade StarNavigator NG 125 Maksutov Telescope<\/a> (<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"MDNG125\"><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li>Meade ETX-125 Observors Telescope &#8211; 5&#8243; GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain (<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"MDETX125O\"><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/mdng102.html\">Meade StarNavigator NG 102 Refractor Telescope<\/a> (<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"MDNG102\"><\/span>)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Binoculars and monoculars for optimal viewing:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49964\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/bs1042tbgr.jpg\" alt=\"Bushnell 10x42 Trophy Binocular\" width=\"1000\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/bs1042tbgr.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/bs1042tbgr-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bushnell 10&#215;42 Trophy Binocular<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not looking to carry heavy gear, or to involve photography, a binocular or monocular set might be for you. The modern binocular can actually help you view the stars and planets you&#8217;re aiming to see with relatively lightweight gear (just check out our guide to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/0014278\/article\/Gettng-Started-In-Binocular-Astronomy\">Getting Started In Binocular Astronomy<\/a><\/strong> for more information).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to choosing the right gear, the most important things to remember are the two numbers listed alongside the binoculars&#8217; name. For example, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/st856sqb.html\">Steiner 8&#215;56 ShadowQuest binocular<\/a> features the 8&#215;56 set of numbers. The first number (in this case, 8), is the magnification number, which means that objects viewed through the equipment will be eight times more magnified than with the naked eye. 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