Mars 6.2.03

Hi,

Well I finally got to observe Mars for the first time this year. At 12", it certainly took well to high magnification. Additionally, the Planetary Contrast version of my Variable Filter worked better than I had expected, cutting through some flutter due to seeing conditions and some atmospheric refraction, while not messing around with the image too much. The Wratten 25 and 23 filters were just way too dark for me.

Anyway, with Mars looking this good with average seeing, I can't wait till it grows to twice the apparent size.

Sol Robbins

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Sol,

A nice observation of Mars at approximately 90 degrees west longitude showing Solis Lacus, and the Tharsis region of Mars containing the volcanoes. It will be nicer as the planet increases in apparent size. We all look forward to your future observations.

Carlos