Mars and Valles Marineris

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by asimov

Still, it was 25.1" at opposition in 2003 compared to our 14" this apparition.

True, but still pretty awesome...and besides Paul loves a challenge

Actually wasn't it meant to have filled 1/4 of the sky in 2003 ...at least acording to that email I keep getting....

[Paul Haese]

I was just going to say the same thing John. 25 arc seconds as opposed to 14 is quite a difference. In 2018 it will be interesting to see what transpires when Mars is nearly that size again.

In any case those are beauties, and congrats to Maurice (that reminds me I should email him and see how he is doing).

[lepton3 (Ivan)]

Whoa! Been flat out with work, this one slipped past me! Fabulous image Paul. You really nailed this hemisphere.

-Ivan

[Clayton]

Thats a lovely shot Paul
Very nice detail and colour

[Peter Ward]

Sorry Paul... missed this due much going on elsewhere in my life....

Excellent intrinsic resolution. Great result