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Mars September 08, 2005

Started by Wes Higgins, 09/09/2005 11:01PM
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Wesley Higgins
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Hi,

Another image with the 680nm IR pass filter, Solis Lacus is partly in shadow on the left, the Tharsis volcano's are just below Solis Lacus with Olympus Mons to the right, the darks spots close to the north pole are the Propontis complex.

CM 143.34
Dia 14.97
11:34 UT

18" Reflector, FL=9000mm, Infinity 2-1 camera, IR pass filter, 30fps, stack of 1000 frames.

Thanks,

Wes Higgins

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Posted 09/10/2005 01:56AM #1
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Wes, you never disappoint, outstanding!!

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Posted 09/10/2005 05:59AM #2
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Hi Wes, superb, get your RGB filters and go for it!
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Hello Wes,


Awesome image. Some RGB filters and you are all set for a great season.


Kirk
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Posted 09/10/2005 01:47PM #4
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Gorgeous image Wes. SUPERB!!

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Posted 09/10/2005 06:44PM #5
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Hi Wes simply amazing! and Rolando great skill
best jan
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Hi Wes -

Very fine image and careful processing to show the subtle bumps of these huge volcanoes.

best -
Alan
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Posted 09/11/2005 11:29PM #7
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WOW Wes thats even more detailed than your other B&W Infinty Mars image!

--awesome

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