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New Dust Storm on Mars Viewable with Telescopes

Posted by Zonk on from the we'll-be-able-to-see-the-space-zombies-coming dept.

starexplorer writes "Space.com is reporting that a large dust storm has just began on Mars, just as the Red Planet has gotten in prime viewing location this weekend with a decent sized backyard telescope. An amazing stroke of luck for everyone this weekend! Three PDF Viewing Guides, movies and more available to help get you started."

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  1. Bad for astronauts by Nutria · · Score: 0, Troll

    Who wants to go explore and live on a planet where there are regular "continent-sized" dust storms?

    Not I.

    Face it: humans evolved in the specific circumstances of the surface of the Earth, and until we can create a practical high-energy source that allows for heavily-shielded spaceships/habitats, it will be extremely expensive to keep humans alive & healthy anywhere else.

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    "I don't know, therefore Aliens" Wafflebox1