Wednesday 14th January 2026

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• It wasn’t Mars, it was Antares, the red giant star in Scorpius – 65 times larger than our Sun.
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• Antares can easily be mistaken for Mars, the red planet, because it shines as a bright red star in the constellation Scorpius.
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• Binoculars
  By magnifying the view and reducing glare, binoculars make the red hue stand out more strongly.
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• Small telescope
  Even better — you’ll see Antares glowing with a deep orange‑red tint, contrasting beautifully against nearby stars.
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BSL Version

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