Is it worth imaging Mars?

[rogerg (Roger)]

It looks like it might be clear night (not holding high hopes).

The moon is about 7 degrees from Mars. Is it worth trying some ToUCam shots of it or will it just be a complete wash-out? I'd put the dew guard on to try and limit what moonlight is falling directly on the scope's aperture, but I'm not sure I would stop much with it only 7 degrees away!

I can only photograph Mars between 11:45 and 2am, so it requires a late night... not sure if it's worth it tonight

Should I just wait until the 26th or 27th when it's further away (but might be cloudy)?

Roger.

[iceman (Mike)]

You'll lose some contrast, but it could still be worth it if the seeing is good.

The main limiting factor is the low altitude

[beren]

With the weather we have been having lately go for it

[Ric]

At the moment Roger any image will be a good one.

Personally, at the moment I'd be happy just to see it with the naked eye.

Cheers

[TheCrazedLog]

Had a look at it just then. An orange blob... seeing is lousy