mars is almost out at a resonable time now... wont be long till i start viewing it

great shots mike, loads of detail. you should do a side by side with these and your fist one

it'd be interesting.
my knowledge on imaging is very limited but why does it have the bright edging to it? i've seen a product called a fringe killer, is that something to do with the bright edge to to planet in your image or hair dressing?