Astroblog: Yes, another Mars shot

Monday, November 14, 2005

Yes, another Mars shot

This is probably my best Mars shot yet. Syrtis Major is clearly visible. Turbulence wasn't too bad, sky was clear but there was a little wind buffeting the scope at inconvienient times. Still, came out pretty well I think.

# posted by Ian Musgrave @ 12:37 am

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Now I’m just jealous. Tried last night but still had turbulence and clouds. I did get a little red ball, that count?

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Anonymous : 3:21 am

Little red balls certainly count. Several nights I was flat out getting anything sperical. Are you stacking multiple images for your shots? Even on this good night I had to discard at least a third of my shots. Check your gain too, gain settings that give me fantastic definition on the Moon wash out any detail on Mars.

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