[AZ-Observing] Re: More Mars

>The seeing has be somewhat improved the last two night in the northland, with
>extended moments of very steady seeing producing nicely detailed views in my
>10-inch. Here are the links to my latest sketches:
>
>http://hometown.aol.com/billferris/mars082903.html
>http://hometown.aol.com/billferris/mars083003.html
>
>Regards,
>
>Bill Ferris
>"Cosmic Voyage: The Online Resource for Amateur Astronomers"
>URL: http://www.cosmic-voyage.net
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Nice job Bill.

I found that using a moon filter along with the #23A filter helped a 
great deal. Mars is VERY bright to the point where features seem to 
get washed out.

I tried taking pictures with a CoolPix 800, but could not get the 
exposure reduced enough to get a decent image. The glare made 
focusing difficult too. I plan to give my old color QuickCam a try 
tonight. I have more control with that.

I thought about heading to the mountains, but it looks like it will 
be storming up around Prescott. I hope Phoenix stays clear.

Jeff
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