Mars 2 Nov 20

[sdbodin]

Did another attempt on Mars last night, probably my last of the apparition. Seeing was my normal lousy, temp near freezing, some hi-cirrus, and a bright moon. No wall hanger, but some recognizable features, notably Solis Lacus near the meridian. Have imaged Mars this last month for one full revolution, so saw the major features, but no detail like those lucky few with good seeing and planet getter rigs.

Specifics; Meade 16 LX200 at f19.6, 7950mm efl, 1932/5000 frames at 3ms exposure, 28 fps, thru QHY5L-II OSC camera. Captured in SharpCap 3.1, processed AutoStakkert 3, Registax 6, final clean-up in PS CS5. Posted full size, edge cropped.

Clear skies,
Steve