It has been done from Mars orbit by Mars Global Surveyor: http://www.msss.com/mars_images/moc/2003/05/22 A similar shot was attempted from the surface by Mars Pathfinder but, as happens so often here on Earth, clouds got in the way ("X" shows where Earth was located when the shot was taken): http://www.fibrecity.co.uk/mars/ops/82456_full.jpg Patrick

"B. Bettilyon" wrote:

After spending many frustrating evenings trying to get a decent photo of Mars from my backyard, are there any plans to get a photo of Earth from some Martins back yard??