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Mars from the 25th

Started by RLH, 10/26/2005 01:46PM
Posted 10/26/2005 01:46PM Opening Post
I had good sky conditions from my backyard and was able to capture a few Mars avi's. I think this will be the best of the bunch. After viewing Mars with a bino/Nagler 13's I turned to M42 and what a sight. Just as I noticed that the E and F stars were clearly visible two satellites passed right through the Trapezium. One following the other.

Russell

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Posted 10/26/2005 02:35PM #1
Oh Wow, excellent Russell. I like the detail and especially like the color. Very pleasing image Russell. Congratulations!

Jim Phillips
Posted 10/26/2005 02:37PM #2
Russell,

Very nice!! The dust storm is still playing havoc for sure. grin

Paul

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Posted 10/26/2005 04:09PM #3
Great image. I like to use the appearance of the E and F stars in the trapezium as a test to evaluate the seeing (and just to enjoy - one of the most beautiful multiple stars in the sky!)

Alan

Alan Friedman

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Posted 10/26/2005 07:54PM | Edited 10/26/2005 07:54PM #4
Russell,

Very detailed and excellent color.

Thanks,

Wes Higgins
Posted 10/26/2005 09:21PM #5
A very sharp and well processed image Russell!

Regards,
Ed Roach