HI everyone
I received some very sad news from Masatsugu Minami of the OAA Mars section earlier today.
Planetary photographer and observer Don Parker passed away on the 22nd February.
Don was indeed THE pioneer of planetary imaging and was instrumental in implementing many of the techniques that was use today. To those of us that knew him, he was always a genuine, true gentleman. He will be sorely missed.
More information here:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/donald-c-parker-1939-2015/
best wishes
Maurice Valimberti