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Mars with Dust Storm

Started by The Thing, Jul 18, 2018, 10:49:12

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The Thing

Not a lot of detail to be had but at least I got some shading!



Image date, time and location:        2018-07-09 00:09 UTC
Telescope aperture and focal ratio:   Meade LX90 8" UHTC, f20
Camera and filters used:              ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Moonfish 2x ED Barlow, Pierro Astro ADC, UV filter
Processing applied:                   Sharpcap 3, Autostakkert!3, Registax

Carole

It's really bright at the moment.  Shame about the dust storm but I heard it is starting to subside, so maybe another "go" soon.

But still a good image.

Carole

MarkS

Well done - you got some surface detail despite the low altitude and the dust storm.

Mark