Mars this morning

Started by SunSpot51, 05/24/2007 04:19PM

Posted 05/24/2007 04:19PM Opening Post

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Hi all,

I shot this image of Mars this morning with a red filter. It's not too good yet, but I'm happy to be seeing detail again. Syrtis Major, Hellas and the SPC are easily seen. Mars was about 5.6" when this was shot with my Mewlon 250 at F/30. Lots (!) more to come over the next months.

http://web.gccaz.edu/~pmaxson/mars/mars052407.jpg

Paul Maxson

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Paul Maxson
Moderator - CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
Celestron C14, Mewlon 250, Orion EON120, ASI120MM, Flea3.
http://www.sunspot51.com

Posted 05/26/2007 04:24PM #1

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Hi Paul -

A nice early catch!

best,
Alan

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Posted 05/26/2007 07:57PM #2

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Hello,

Wow! it is a very good shot of Mars.

Thanks,
paul

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Posted 05/26/2007 08:02PM #3

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Nice shot. For as small as Mars is right now that is a lot of detail. I can't wait until it gets bigger.

Andreas

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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

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