Jump to content

NLCbanner2024.jpg.2478be509670e60c2d6efd04834b8b47.jpg

Uranus and Mars

John

By John
in Observing - Planetary

Recommended Posts

John

John

Posted
Posted

I managed to find Uranus in Aquarius this evening. Nearly overlooked it as it looked quite star-like at low power. At 100x and above you could see it had a tiny (3.6 arc sec) blue disk and was definately not stella. I've only seen Uranus once before and that was 20+ years ago so it's very nice to pin it down again.

Also managed a peek at Mars as it rose in the East. Small disk (bigger thant Uranus though !) showing a slight phase I think. At 200x I think I could see suggestions of markings on the disk and suggestions of a pole cap.

John

Link to comment
Share on other sites
John

John

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Yep, I could def. make out a phase and the polar cap last night on Mars but couldn't see any markings.

Thanks Gaz - I'm glad I wasn't imagining the phase and pole cap !.

John

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.