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Hello, Mars!

Discussion in 'Astrophotography and Imaging' started by Orion25, May 24, 2016.

Hello, Mars!

Started by Orion25 on May 24, 2016 at 8:34 PM

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    Orion25 Well-Known Member

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    Orion25, May 24, 2016
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    Hi, all! I've spent some quality time with Mars this month for the opposition. This is the first of two videos I created this month of this biennial event. I connected a Shorty Barlow (2X) to my little Orion Electronic Imaging Eyepiece (analogue version) on my Orion StarMax 127 and got this cool video of the red planet. Syrtis Major is visible in this shot. Some atmospheric turbulence got in the way because of the relatively low elevation, but features were clearly detectable as was the stunning red hue. I was so excited, I even composed some space music especially for the event! Enjoy!


    Clear skies,
    Reggie
     
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    Dave In Vermont, May 26, 2016
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    I was hoping you'd post that work, Reggie! I've linked it to YouTube - but not to worry, I would ask you before handing/linking any of your material anywhere.

    Being as low as it is from up here in Podunk, Mars is giving us quite the refraction-inspired light-show - oscillating between a deep, rich dark-red like a shimmering ruby, and upwards to a warming deep orange. Too low in the Southern sky - and not far from another famous red-beacon - Antares - so very difficult for me to set-up a large refractor, as I did for the 2003 opposition, but absolutely perfect for my underrated observations using my eyes alone on a early-am 'Mars and Moon Walk' in and about my peaceful Norman-Rockwellian town. Weather cooperating helps, of course.

    "If you don't like the weather, just wait a minute!"

    Dave
     
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    Orion25, May 26, 2016
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    Thanks, Dave. I do feel a bit redundant posting this but I must remember this is a new environs, lol! Feel free to share in the interest of science. I can imagine that visual observation of Mars is probably the best route for you up there. I read somewhere that all the planets are "sinking" from our perspective for the next few years, heading for the Southern Hemisphere. I've got to research this some more. I'm taking advantage of any viewing opportunities now!

    Reggie
     
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