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A practical guide to observing Mars - How to make the most of Mars' closest ever approach to Earth - Explains the equipment required - Methods of recording your observations for viewing the planet. This year Mars will be closer to the earth than it has been since the invention of the telescope. Use Neil Bones Mars Observer's Guide to follow the planets intriguing features as they become ever clearer in your telescopes eyepiece during the course of this apparition, and those in the years to come. Timetables tell you what to watch for when, and clear explanations enable you to understand what is on view The book describes the space missions to Mars, using some of the fantastic images sent back to Earth.