RobertI Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Another nice session tonight, with wonderful transparency but slightly wobbly seeing. Despite this I managed some nice views of Mars. Got out the C8 and the 102ED - while the C8 was acclimatising I had already spent some time observing Mars with the 102ED and made a sketch!I Syrtis major was very obvious with Hellas Planitia clearly showing as a light oval patch. With my binoviewers I found that my Hyperion Barlow gave a noticeably better view than my Baader classic Barlow, showing more contrast with less red and blue on the planet limb. The C8 came into its own for deep sky and I enjoyed some nice views of the M1 and M42 with my new Morpheus 17.5mm. The E component of the Trapezium was clearly visible but the seeing was a bit too wobbly for the F tonight. Edited November 21, 2022 by RobertI 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Great sketch @RobertI, it’s certainly a nice time to be viewing Mars with Syrtis Major so well positioned. It looked lovely out there last night, but I was too tired and achy after a day of DIY! 😢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Lovely 👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosun21 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Nice sketch, and you’ve got me itching to observe Mars again. The last time out was poor with high cloud and poor seeing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 In two years i have yet to look at Mars. Its on the to do list but i never seem to catch it when it is in a good spot. Seems there is always something in the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertI Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Mike Q said: In two years i have yet to look at Mars. Its on the to do list but i never seem to catch it when it is in a good spot. Seems there is always something in the way Yes, I really only started ‘getting into’ Mars at the 2020 opposition, partly because it was so large and partly because my new refractor/binoviewer combination transformed my enjoyment of solar system viewing. It seems that Mars is a bit like a plant that flowers spectacularly every two years, but only for a very short period - blink and you miss it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 26 minutes ago, RobertI said: Yes, I really only started ‘getting into’ Mars at the 2020 opposition, partly because it was so large and partly because my new refractor/binoviewer combination transformed my enjoyment of solar system viewing. It seems that Mars is a bit like a plant that flowers spectacularly every two years, but only for a very short period - blink and you miss it!! I have looked at it but it wasnt much. Now that I have some filters i will try it again. I now also have a 16 inch light bucket, so that will help a lot too LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon-Monkey Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Some great observations there mate had a great night myself the other day cloudy so far tonight though lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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