Mars - the fiddly bits - Jan 26th

[Starman]

The wind direction had a northerly component in it last night which is never good for my seeing and this did turn out to be the case with some quite blurry periods during the full 3.5hr session. This is the first imaged result of the night, a bit of a rush as I've got a talk to prepare for this evening.

[Glasspusher]

Wonderful images Pete, an inspiration! It was cloudy up north, hoping for better weather tonight so that I can attempt some imaging.

John

[neil phillips]

Lots of detail there Pete, its obviouse how 14 arcsecs is now showing us so much more on Mars, Look foward to seeing your polished results,

[Jupiter Martin]

Thats a loverly one Pete

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Amazing shot! It confirms some of the detail I thought I got with my C8

ME WANTS C14 now, Me has BAAD aperture fever;)

[Space Bat]

As much as I want to be jealous of your ownership of a C14 and your imaging skill....I love seeing your work.

It also helps to confirm that what I am seeing or imaging is genuine and real as I now rely on your images as a template...

Many thanks

Chris

[themos]

I was waiting for this! That's exactly the view I was getting last night in fleeting moments of good seeing. What is the name of the dark feature between 9 and 10 o'clock, anyone know?

[Starman]

That`s the Sinus Meridiani.

[themos]

You're talking about this bit, yes?

[Jupiter Martin]

yep thats the section Pete is talking about

[themos]

Thanks!

[Starman]

Yes that's the bit and thanks Martin for jumping in. I was out giving my prepared talk, now I'm going to sleep

[Kokatha man]

Top stuff brother....!

When I hark back to all the doom and gloom about a 14.1 arcsecond opposition (and add a 35 degree elevation for us in the Sthn. Hemi. also) and the imaging possibilities thereof.....the detail and overall image quality of what we've achieved (and your latest are exemplary models of said!) i can't help but reflect upon the advances AA planetary imaging has taken in the last couple of years!

All this old coot wants now is to still be around and imaging when Mars balloons up to 24.3 arcseconds in 2018....!:)

Once again, a cracker set of images Starman!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

As much as I want to be jealous of your ownership of a C14 and your imaging skill....I love seeing your work.

It also helps to confirm that what I am seeing or imaging is genuine and real as I now rely on your images as a template...

Many thanks

Chris

No jealousy intended: that would mean I want Starman's C14, I just want one too at some point in the future. I will try to wheedle my way in to the Blaauw Sterrenwacht (http://www.rug.nl/sterrenkunde/sterrenwacht/index) which is right on top of my building.

Regarding Starman's imaging skills a triple is in order.

[arad85]

as I now rely on your images as a template...

Yup, truly reference quality imaging

[jah79]

awesome!!

[russ]

Stunning detail....best image of Mars yet!

Russ

[kev]

Great images Pete.

[resonator77]

Pete,

did you use Televue x5 in this image?

it is just so huge even for your mighty C14

[Starman]

Yes, a 5x Powermate.