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Mars observation (July 20, 2003)

Started by ronbee, 07/20/2003 04:24PM
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http://members.cox.net/ronby/Solar-System/Mars-072003-TV102-PDHQ.htm

Saw the "Eye of Mars" for the first time ever. Really cool! But I ran into lots of questions :-(. If you guys can help me with some or all of these questions, I'd be extremely grateful.

Much, much thanks in advance.

Ron B[ee]
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Ron - Solis Lacus is tough for my FS102 as well, but I have bagged it visually this year. I can see it only at high power when conditions permit using a #21 Orange (48mm) and jacked up binoviewer (Baader/Barlow/Pentax orthos).

Here is a simulation of varying power from images taken Saturday morning. Any degradation in conditions will make it harder to see Solis Lacus, despite its contrast.

Keep trying with the TV102...4" apos rule! smile



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