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My very first Mars

Started by elancer65, 07/29/2005 10:58AM
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Edward Roach
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Hi All,

This is the first image I've ever taken of the red planet. Seeing was average and I'm happy with my first attempt.

Meade LX90 8" SCT @ appr. f/46
ToUcam 840
Seeing 5/10
Frames = 596/1207 @ 10fps
Taken @ 8:56 UT on July 29, 2005
Resized 110%

Thanks,

Ed Roach


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Wesley Higgins
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Hi Ed,

Excellent first Mars image, with a start this good no telling how good your images will be in October.

Thanks,

Wes Higgins
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Super first image Ed!

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Thanks everyone for you kind comments, they are greatly appreciated.

Clear skies,

Ed Roach
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