Observation by Andy Wilson: Mars 5th June 2023

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Andy Wilson

Observer

Andy Wilson

Observed

2023 Jun 05 - 20:30

Uploaded

2023 Jun 06 - 15:28

Objects

Mars

Equipment

Mewlon 250CRS
Binoviewer
9mm Abbe orthoscopic eyepieces (x347 with binoviewer)
#12 yellow filter

Location

Yatton

Target name

Mars

Title

Mars 5th June 2023

About this image

Mars is becoming a serious challenge to observe. I was hesitant to add details to this drawing apart from the polar cap, as I do not consider the pair of dark markings reliable. I saw hints of them more than once, but Mars is now sufficiently small that seeing effects and floaters in my eye could be tricking me.

This drawing was made just after sunset, against a bright sky. This gave the advantage that Mars was higher in the sky at the expense of lower contrast against a brighter sky.

Files associated with this observation

Mars_2023-06-05-2030UT-AJW.jpg (1.2 MB)

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