Olympus Mons and Solis Lacus

[orion25]

First clear night in about a week and I jumped at the chance to gaze at Mars and gather some image data! Great seeing and transparency, however, visually, detail was quite soft. Still can't see Olympus Mons in the eyepiece, but Solis Lacus was evident. The image data revealed much more clarity:

Clear skies!

Reggie

[Knighty2112]

Nice work Reggie. 👍🏻

[orion25]

19 hours ago, Knighty2112 said:

Nice work Reggie. 👍🏻

Thanks, Gus

[CraigT82]

Nice work, would be amazing to spot Olympus visually

[orion25]

1 minute ago, CraigT82 said:

Nice work, would be amazing to spot Olympus visually

I know it. I haven't been to do so with my current equipment. My largest instrument is 180mm.

[chiltonstar]

3 hours ago, orion25 said:

I know it. I haven't been to do so with my current equipment. My largest instrument is 180mm.

Just about visible some years back with my 180 Mak.

Chris

[orion25]

1 hour ago, chiltonstar said:

Just about visible some years back with my 180 Mak.

Chris

There's hope! I'm trying to avoid getting a larger aperture scope at the moment. Thanks, Chris