Mars attacks: Opposition 8 April 2014

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Re: Mars attacks: Opposition 8 April 2014

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I imaged Mars again this evening. The atmosphere was then quite transparent and the seeing was good.

Here it is. Details:

29 April 2014 1350UTC (21 days after Opposition)
Best 80% of 850 frames taken with ASI120MC imager
through Meade LX-90 8" SCT and 2x barlow

Stacked with Registax 6 and post-processed in Photoshop Elements 10

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Re: Mars attacks: Opposition 8 April 2014

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Nice sketch and photo! Hopefully can catch it again tomorrow evening.
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