This is my first image of Mars this year as it comes closer to Earth for January 29, 2010 opposition. Polar caps, Sinus Meridiani, Sinus Sabeus, and Mare Acidalium are all well defined in this image through a 16 inch Newtonian under fair seeing.
Date Imaged: November 13, 2009 17:00UT
Lens: N16 Newtonian at f/22
Exposure: 3 minutes
Mount: Losmandy Titan
November 13, 2009 17:00UT
N16 Newtonian at f/22
3 minutes
Losmandy Titan
Camera: DBK21
Filter: RGB
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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DBK21
RGB
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines