Observation by David Basey: Mars October 18th

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David Basey

Observer

David Basey

Observed

2022 Oct 18 - 03:03

Uploaded

2022 Oct 18 - 16:18

Objects

Mars

Equipment

358mm Dobsonian
Altair 178m3 mono camera + RGB filters

Location

South Norfolk

Target name

Mars

Title

Mars October 18th

About this image

Mars is starting to shape up nicely with increasing diameter. This image was a bit of a challenge to obtain. The laptop froze several times and then the telescope drive had occasional fits of veering off to the east. As a result, only one video was obtained for each filter, fortunately they turned out OK.

Syrtis Major is the dark wedge to the left of centre, with bright Hellas above it. Richard McKim has pointed out that it still has a yellowish tinge from the dust fallout from the recent storm. Sinus Sabaeus extends to the right with forked Sinus Meridiani at its end close to the limb, immediately preceded by bright Edom. The North Polar Hood remains large and bright.

Files associated with this observation

2022-10-18-0303UT-DRB.jpg (66.7 kB)

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