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barx1963
25-08-2018, 11:52 PM
Bit late after opposition but finally managed a very poor image of Ares!!
Using My Edge HD 8" with 2.5 Powermate, ZWO ASI290MM camera, Mini Filter Wheel with Baader RGB filters, using Firecapture and processed with PIPP, Castrator, Registax and Photoshop CC

I have had about 6 unsuccessful attempts at Mars so far so happy to finally get a result!!

Malcolm

Atmos
26-08-2018, 12:09 AM
It’s pretty much what I saw at the eye piece tonight. I tried photographing it with my iPhone but just had an over exposed blob.
Yours is much nicer :lol:

It looks like the dust storm is finally subsiding.

Prickly
28-08-2018, 08:55 PM
Gosh that's remarkable for a C8. Nice camera and very nicely done!

astronobob
30-08-2018, 12:46 AM
Very decent, Malcolm, details are showing real well, I am however seeing a red tinge around the limb area, maybe able to mask that with a feather and try desaturing it ?
Bit yeah, must feel good to get a nice result, great stuff :thumbsup:

multiweb
30-08-2018, 12:40 PM
Looks great. I'd be stoked with one like that. :thumbsup:

Chapstick
30-08-2018, 02:23 PM
Amazing detail. Thanks for sharing this one.

barx1963
30-08-2018, 09:18 PM
Hey thanks Bob, I'll give that a try!! Feels good to get any result, planetary stuff is REALLY hard.

Cheers

Malcolm

barx1963
30-08-2018, 09:19 PM
Thanks Jared
I know it's not a great image but happy to get anything at this stage!!

Malcolm

barx1963
30-08-2018, 09:20 PM
Cheers Marc. Happy days indeed. Just wish the weather was co-operating a bit more so I could get more practice!!

Malcolm

astronobob
31-08-2018, 02:35 PM
Hope this is helpful Malcolm :question:

Edit - Sorry Malcolm, I may have imposed here, so I have taken it down for you :thumbsup: