Observation by Paul G. Abel: Receding Mars!

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2021 Feb 01 - 18:06

Uploaded

2021 Feb 02 - 17:31

Objects

Mars

Equipment

305mm Newtonian Reflector, x300

Title

Receding Mars!

About this image

Mars is now receeding from us, but larger apertures continue to show some interesting details on the planet.

Files associated with this observation

Mars_2021-02-01_1806UT_visual_PAbel.png (240.1 kB)

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Jeremy Shears, Alan Thomas, Ron Johnson, Mike Harlow, David Basey, Paul Anthony Brierley, Andy Wilson

Comments

Martin Lewis, 2021 Feb 04 - 15:29 UTC

Paul,
Interesting to compare your drawing with my image from 2days later at a similar CM longitude showing very similar aspect and features. Thumbnail view in gallery makes this an easy comparison.

Cheers
Martin

Paul G. Abel

Paul G. Abel, 2021 Feb 11 - 21:46 UTC

Thanks Martin!! I'm glad the drawings compare favourably to what is being imaged!

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