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Observation by Martin Lewis: Mars comparison at CM147deg 17th Nov. v ...

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Martin Lewis

Observer

Martin Lewis

Observed

2020 Dec 27 - 20:13

Uploaded

2020 Dec 29 - 13:53

Objects

Mars

Equipment
  • 444mm Dobsonian
  • ASI174MM
  • 642nm Planet Pro Astronomik filter
Location

St Albans, UK

Target name

Mars

Title

Mars comparison at CM147deg 17th Nov. v 27th Dec. 2020

About this image

Coincidentally, on 27th Dec., I imaged exactly the same face as on 17th Nov., when Mars was a much larger 16.6" across, and the planet's central meridian was the same 147°. Here is the comparison. How quicky Mars departs us........
Martin

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