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THE MOONS OF MARS.

OBSERVED AT HAWERA. The moons of Mars, owing to their minute size—they arc only a few miles in diameter —are seldom seen except with the help of the most powerful telescopes. It is therefore a very noteworthy event in the astronomical history of New Zealand that, during the present approach of to the earth, both satellites were seen a few nights ago at Hawera. The successful observers were Messrs. G. M. Townsend and E. Hart. The event is still more notable from the fact that the telescope they used—a 12-inch reflector—was built in New Zealand, and is the work of M •. J. P. Ward, Director of Wanganui Observatory. The telescope is the property of Mr. P. O’Dea. Using a magnification of 200, the outer moon, Demos, was seen and held in view; and the inner moon, Phobos, was glimpsed, but could not be held. So far as is known, this is the first time the moons have been seen in New Zealand.

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Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1922, Page 4

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THE MOONS OF MARS. Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1922, Page 4

THE MOONS OF MARS. Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1922, Page 4

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