Thanks guys for the comments.
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward
That is very impressive...looks like it was taken from lunar orbit
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Small-angle approximation: Divide lunar distance by the magnification of your scope and you realize that you can get to within a few hundred kilometres to the Moon with a good planetary scope. Still higher than an Apollo orbit but a hell of a lot more affordable. :-)
At the end of next July I should be able to approach Mars to about 60000Km.