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Mars 06-17-2016

Started by reconair, 06/18/2016 03:56PM
Posted 06/18/2016 03:56PM Opening Post
Telescope/Mount: Takahashi Mewlon 250S/EM400
Camera: ZWO ASI120MC
Exposure: 1000 frames/60fps
Processing: Registax 5.1 & Photoshop CS6 for Mac.

Scott Busby
Belmont Observatory
Spotsylvania, VA

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Scott Busby
A.K.A. Reconair

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Mortal as I am, I know that I am born for a day. But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the earth.
- Ptolemy,c.150 AD
Posted 06/18/2016 05:24PM #1
Cool, better image than I have seen so far.

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Posted 06/18/2016 10:16PM #2
Nice! I was opposed to Mars a month ago, but got past it.

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