orion25 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hi, all! I spent some quality time with Mars last weekend as Syrtis Major was well-placed for imaging. I connected a Shorty Barlow (2X) to my little Orion Electronic Imaging Eyepiece (analogue version) on my Orion StarMax 127 and got a cool video of the red planet. 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! It's a good thing I chose to image at that time because clouds have rolled in this week (of course) and threaten to block Mars' photons on the night of actual opposition. If possible, though, I will be out there on May 22 (and on May 30 for the perigee) to shoot some more video! I hope you enjoy my video contribution and the music! Cheers! Reggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuivenion Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Nice! Wish I could get seeing that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion25 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 2 hours ago, cuivenion said: Nice! Wish I could get seeing that good. Thanks, my friend. Mars is at a pretty low elevation in your neck of the woods. At my latitude (about 32 degrees north), Mars peaks at a decent altitude for imaging and viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Very cool 'stuff' there, Reggie. And an interesting choice of equipment. I have one of those camera-eyepieces too. And one from Meade that's about the same animal. You've just given me something to play with - Thank you! Inspirationally - Dave @ 44.28N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Very nice video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion25 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 7 hours ago, Dave In Vermont said: Very cool 'stuff' there, Reggie. And an interesting choice of equipment. I have one of those camera-eyepieces too. And one from Meade that's about the same animal. You've just given me something to play with - Thank you! Inspirationally - Dave @ 44.28N Thanks, Dave. I have fun with my little eyepiece (and get to keep money in my pocket, hehe). I'm opting to stay away from the expensive imaging equipment as I look down the slippery slope (I use that dough to feed my musical obsessions)! Mars stands opposed (but I do not) , Reggie @ 32.84N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion25 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 4 hours ago, laudropb said: Very nice video. Thanks, laudropb. I decided to post in both the imaging and videoastronomy forums for maximum impact, hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrith Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Enjoyed the video . Keep em coming !!......Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion25 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 40 minutes ago, Astrith said: Enjoyed the video . Keep em coming !!......Alan. Thanks, Alan. I'm glad you enjoyed my presentation, lol! Clear skies, Reggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiloDon Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hi Reggie, Got a chance to view your video this morning and all I can say is, fabulous! Your musical composition was wonderful. I just bought a new pair of Koss headphones, and the sound of your music through them was like being in a concert hall. Great work and look forward to seeing and hearing more. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion25 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 5 hours ago, HiloDon said: Hi Reggie, Got a chance to view your video this morning and all I can say is, fabulous! Your musical composition was wonderful. I just bought a new pair of Koss headphones, and the sound of your music through them was like being in a concert hall. Great work and look forward to seeing and hearing more. Don Thanks, Don! The photons inspired me, lol. The clouds are parting today so I'll actually get a chance to see the opposition tomorrow night (and the full moon tonight). I'm excited! How is the weather in Hawaii? Any special events surrounding the Mars event? Reggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiloDon Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi Reggie, Nothing special here that I know of. Weather has be poor recently, but at the VIS we still get pockets of clearing. Everything gets a bit wet though. I'm hoping for some better conditions this summer. Maybe we can collaborate on another video. We can call it Summertime. Oh, I think Gershwin already took that. I'm sure you can think of something. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion25 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 7 hours ago, HiloDon said: Hi Reggie, Nothing special here that I know of. Weather has be poor recently, but at the VIS we still get pockets of clearing. Everything gets a bit wet though. I'm hoping for some better conditions this summer. Maybe we can collaborate on another video. We can call it Summertime. Oh, I think Gershwin already took that. I'm sure you can think of something. Don A new collaboration would be great! Hey, maybe we can call it Summer Solstice Time! LOL! Wishing you clearer skies, Reggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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