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You see Mars the same way you see the other planets such as Jupiter or Venus; the same way that you see ANYTHING. Light from the Sun shines on all the planets just as it does on Earth, and the reflected light from Mars comes back to your eye here on Earth.
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Why could you see the stars but not the planetes?
you can see mars and Jupiter but they look like stars unless you use a telescope ------------------------ Because stars shine - give off light - while planets do not.
What telescope can you see through to see mars?
All telescopes will see Mars. The larger the scope, the more light that will be collected and the better the image will be of mars. With certain filters, you will be able to disseminate the different areas on the planet.
Where does Mars get light from?
The Sun. Venus is a planet so it doesn't give off its own light. It appears very bright because its dense cloud cover reflects much of the incoming sunlight.
How can you see an object which does not give out light?
Objects which do not give out light can still reflect light.
Why is mars visible at night?
you can see it but it is very far away it might look like a star but if is not twinkle or sparkle it is a planet. :)
Does mars reflect or emits light?
Mars does not emit its own light. Rather it reflects sunlight that falls on it.
How do you see things that don't give out their own light?
We see the reflected light from a light source.
How can you see planet mars from earth?
it is quite large and reflects a lot of light from our sun
Why can you see a basketball even though it doesnt produce its own light?
Light bounces off of the ball and into your eyes.
Why can you see Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn?
You can see them because the Sun's light shines on them and we see the part that is lit up.
Why can you see mars from earth?
light from the sun shines on mars. And because it is so close to us it looks brighter and larger then your every day star.
Do your eyes give out light?
No, our eyes does not give out light. Only light comes in to our eyes allowing us to see.
