Mars 5th January

Lester · #1 06-01-2008, 06:03 PM

Hi all,

captured Mars last night in conditions of up to 5/10 through slight jetstream and with surface breeze. Even so it was the best conditions I have had for Mars.

Using DFK/ ext tube and 2x barlow on Meade LX200 14".

John K · #2 06-01-2008, 07:33 PM

Great images Lester, such a tough object, so well done.

Lester · #3 06-01-2008, 07:39 PM

Thanks John.

Hope we can all get some more, before Mars slipps away for another 2 years.

Matty P (Matt) · #4 06-01-2008, 11:10 PM

Great work Lester, you captured some nice detail on a very tough object. Well done!

iceman (Mike) · #5 07-01-2008, 05:52 AM

Nice work Lester, fine detail for a tough target for you guys down south.

I haven't captured any Mars for months so i'm happy to see someone else getting it.

Lester · #6 07-01-2008, 07:59 AM

Thanks for your replies, Matty and Mike.

Tried last night, but Mars was impossible to get good focus.