Mars 2020-09-01, my first seeing

[Fraunhoffer]

My first view of Mars through my telescope from the back garden. 

There were quite a few wispy clouds about that resulted in shimmering orange mess from time to time. Between those were some nice views through my old second hand c8.

After missing about with a few filters, I settled on an orange one. The polar caps were clear, one larger than the other. Some of the larger features were also visible.

I must dig out my dew bands next time as things were just beginning to dew up when I finished. 

I had some nice views of Jupiter and Saturn before this and ended with Venus.

This sketch is back to front because of the diagonal.

[MimasDeathStar]

Wow I’ve never seen that much detail on Mars although it is still definitely my favourite planet! Can’t wait for it to appear around the back of the house (a few weeks yet though!)