Web-Cam Mars

[centroid]

Had another go at mars last night, but the time with the SPC900NC web-cam, as opposed to the LPI.

Tried it with the x5 Power Mate, but the 'seeing' was really bad, so had to 'drop back' to the x2 Barlow.

12" LX200R + x2 Ultima Barlow + SPC900NC web-cam. Around 1300 frames from 1600.

Dave

[blinky]

Good bit of detail there! BTW What causes the fuzzy bit at the side of Mars? Last time I was out I had it as well, I was wondering if my optics were not cooled yet.

[centroid]

I'm sure it the the reflected glare from the Sun, and probably enhanced by my processing.

Dave

[Cloudwatcher]

I've had that same problem the few time I've been able to View Mars this year. Mars seems very bright this time round and like you I just put it down to glare.

Cheers

CW

[markcol]

Well done Dave, that is a better result than I managed last night- the seeing was quite disappointing wasn't it!

Regards

Mark