is it true?

[Britchick]

that mars will be very visible in the night sky in august? i got an email with a powerpoint display in it and it says it is but as i hadn't heard about it thought it may be duff!

[kazzaqld]

I think it's fake

snopes.com: Mars Close to Earth

If it's the same as this one!

[Britchick]

i thought i smelt a rat! thanks Kazza

[Skywatcher]

Its weird but that has been circulating the internet for years and was actually one of the triggers for us to look into what you could actually see. its such a mean e-mail and presentation I don't understand why anyone would do something like that?

[ukwdwnut]

i got it too, i cant see how mars can EVER show as big as the moon its a 3yr journey away not a week

[Watchinherskip]

Yeah, and I get to put out the fires when every one gets the email! I get calls here at the planetarium all the time! Oye vay! No mas!

[Skywatcher]

I get emails from mates and work collegues most weeks as well

It is a shame but the idea of it would be just awesome

[daveann]

i got it to