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Byron Davies

M-52, NGC-7635, SH2-157, SH2-158, SH2-159, SH2-161, NGC-7510

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Mars 3-16-10

Started by aristaeus63, 03/18/2010 02:17AM
Posted 03/18/2010 02:17AM Opening Post
The winter in the DC area was lousy. I didn't get the scope out in Dec, Jan, and Feb. I pretty much missed all of Mars. Last night the seeing was pretty good so I gave it a shot.

This was shot with a Celestron CPC 1100 and a Celestron Neximage. It's a stack of 400 frames. Mars was 10.5".

Andreas

Attached Image:

aristaeus63's attachment for post 50411

DSOs observed:
NGCs 2005, ICs 103, Other 70, Palomar GCs 6, Abell PNs 12, Herschel 400: 316.
Equipment
Celestron CPC 1100, Lunt 60mm Ha Solar Scope
Posted 03/18/2010 02:37AM #1
Andreas,
Nice image! Really enjoyed seeing it.
Posted 03/18/2010 01:52PM #2
Nicely done!

Paul Maxson
Moderator - CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
Celestron C14, Mewlon 250, Orion EON120, ASI120MM, Flea3.
http://www.sunspot51.com
Posted 03/20/2010 03:15AM #3
Andreas, excellent image! Surface detail is exceptional. Thanks for posting

Regards,
Steve