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Hawksmoor

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Last night was absolutely beautiful in Suffolk. There was a little high level cloud but otherwise it was quite perfect for backyard astronomy. I decided that I was going to take my first photos of Mars. I used the Logitech Webcam that I had previously cannabalised and took several AVI clips through my refractor using a 3x Barlow lens. I did not get any dark or flat frames which probably would have improved the results. I then processed the images using Registax, IRIS and Photoshop. Although the picture is a bit blurry and not in the same league as some of the images of Mars already on this Forum , I was quite surprised and pleased with the result.

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nice image nothing wrong with that,do not forget these Pros on here have huge amounts of cash and the best of every thing ,your image is great try working on it a bit more with some layers and masks ect

nice image:)

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nice image nothing wrong with that' date='do not forget these Pros on here have huge amounts of cash and the best of every thing ,your image is great try working on it a bit more with some layers and masks ect

nice image:)[/quote']

Thanks for the encouragement. Will follow your suggestions and see if I can improve it. Biggest kick I get is from just looking upon an alien world so very far away.

best regards George aka Hawksmoor

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I tried to look at your picture but the page was empty. I have been wanting a prize picture of Mars myself but unfortunately, I am ill equipped!

Isabelle

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I tried to look at your picture but the page was empty. I have been wanting a prize picture of Mars myself but unfortunately' date=' I am ill equipped!

Isabelle[/quote']

Hi Isabelle

Sorry! I have been messing around with the image and severed the link by mistake. I have edited the blog and pasted a thumbnail of the latest version.

Spacecowboy has some brilliant images of Mars in one of his albums. They blow my effort right out of the water! However, I'm still pleased I was able to get an image at all. It is a very small planet and a long way away!

best regards George

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It is indeed very small but you have captured it well since it can be quite difficult. I for one have been incapable of anything as remotely successful :(

Congrats!

Isabelle

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