Mars Neptune conjuction and a sneaky Uranus

[Stub Mandrel]

I used the 150PL, first of all without a Barlow. I did runs exposed for Neptune, then for Mars. This is exposed for Neptune:

Overlaying one exposed for Mars on top of the over-exposed one works nicely:

I then tried out my Revelation x3 ED barlow , first time imaging with it! I got Mars, Neptune and Uranus, all drizzled x3 as well.

Mars, certainly a polar cap at 6:00, maybe a hint of darkness near Olympus Mons (I wish...):

Neptune:

Uranus:

 

Afterwards I had a flash of inspiration and realised I could set up my dob and look through it as well! Clouds rolling in but I got to see a nice blue Neptune and a  very bright Mars.

 

[PGM]

Very nice! Can't spot the polar cap though.

[Stub Mandrel]

1 hour ago, PGM said:

Very nice! Can't spot the polar cap though.

There's a tiny bit of paleness in the right spot! Clearer in this version:

[johnturley]

Here is a photo I took at 18.00 last night (7 Decemeber), I overexposed Mars to show Neptune (lower to the right) better, and I think that you can even make out what I ssume is Triton very close to the lower right of Neptune, it was clearer before I reduced the number of pixels in order to be able to insert the photo on SGL.

John

 

[PGM]

24 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

There's a tiny bit of paleness in the right spot! Clearer in this version:

 

Ah, there it is! Definitely a brighter patch indicating an ice cap.

[orion25]

Marvelous, Neil! These are some very nice images. You really made the most of this conjunction plus Uranus, too! On the close ups I can see the tiny polar cap on the clearer version of Mars and a slightly bluer hue for Neptune than Uranus. Brilliant!

Reggie

[Star101]

Fantastic shots Neil. well done.

I was busy Friday evening so missed it. So glad you got and posted this. Thanks.

 

Dave

[Pete Presland]

Very nicely captured.

[sloz1664]

On 08/12/2018 at 10:13, Stub Mandrel said:

I used the 150PL, first of all without a Barlow. I did runs exposed for Neptune, then for Mars. This is exposed for Neptune:

Overlaying one exposed for Mars on top of the over-exposed one works nicely:

I then tried out my Revelation x3 ED barlow , first time imaging with it! I got Mars, Neptune and Uranus, all drizzled x3 as well.

Mars, certainly a polar cap at 6:00, maybe a hint of darkness near Olympus Mons (I wish...):

Neptune:

Uranus:

 

Afterwards I had a flash of inspiration and realised I could set up my dob and look through it as well! Clouds rolling in but I got to see a nice blue Neptune and a  very bright Mars.

 

Nice images Neil. Planetary isn't really my thing. But, I'm putting the Tal on soon and I may sneak a pic or two of planetary

Steve