Mars - 1150 UT - Brisbane

[matt]

Managed to get some clear sky tonight. Seeing not too bad. Although the JS map suggested tomorrow night may prove even better.

Happy with the result, but can't wait for my filter wheel to arrive.I think I've practiced enough in mono.

Might be able to get one RGB of Mars on its way out, before turning to Saturn and Jupiter.

This was captured with the usual set-up: C9.25, DMK21AF04, 3x Barlow. Processed in R4 and PS7. Best 350 of 2000 frames.

Thanks for looking, and comments/criticism most welcome

[saturnino]

I would say that the C9 shows his/her fame of good Optics to full title on the Planetarium.
If then I/you/he/she combine us a good room as the DMK Mono, all overall it releases a good result as this.
I would sincerely have added a more po' of Frames, 350 can be all right for the Moon with the DMk, but on the planets something would serve more', also perhe' so' you can make to go out even more' particular.

[iceman (Mike)]

Very good Matt, lots of detail there. Probably one of your best!

[Dennis]

I am in awe of your dedication Matt; a great image with remarkable detail – well done. It’s good to see such quality work coming out of Brisbane, despite the less than optimal local conditions.

Cheers

Dennis

[edwardsdj (Doug)]

Amazing Matt.

I can't wait to see what happens when you get your filter wheel

[matt]

Thanks guys.

Here's hoping tonight brings even better conditions!

saturnino - I've attached an image from the same AVI, but made from 855 frames. The quality graph in Registax 4 showed these frames all 90% or better.

I'm not sure it made a massive difference, although the extra frames do mean you can do a little more sharpening. The image also appears a little brighter

I've noticed in both images a couple of little 'dot' features to the lower right off the tip of Syrtis Major. Anyone got any idea what they are?

Cheers.

[edwardsdj (Doug)]

If the conditions are anything like last night again I'll be thrilled. Didn't get the scope out last night and really regret it on seeing your image. I've been waiting for Syrtis Major to come into view for weeks.

[edwardsdj (Doug)]

I don't have the Mars map in the "Astronomy 2008" infront of me but is that dark spot below and to the left of Syrtis Major called Nodus Alcyonius as shown here:

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/obser...tml?page=3&c=y

[matt]

Indeed it is, Doug.

But I'm seeing a couple of little circular dots to the lower right which have me baffled.

Could be atmospheric? Could be artifacts, but they're showing up in all of my processed AVIs.

Cheers.

[edwardsdj (Doug)]

You captured some amazing detail in that image Matt

Perhaps the lower one is Coloe Palus on this map:

http://www.britastro.org/mars/mapaeschl.htm

Maby the upper one is a new feature?

[Matty P (Matt)]

Nice image Matt, lots of detail. One of your best.

Keep 'em coming

[John K]

That's a great image Matt, well done. I think one of the features you have captured is Boreo Syrtis - at 4 ocklock to Syrtis Major - according to the attached map. The other feature might be Ismenius Lacus or perhaps a new feature. You should consider submiting your image to the ALPO.

[matt]

Thanks, John. The feedback is much appreciated and very helpful.

Especially for the detailed map and the effort to look those details up