[AZ-Observing] Re: Mars Sunday night
- From: BillFerris@xxxxxxx
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 11:52:52 -0400
Jeff Hopkins wrote:
> I tried various red filters, a moon filter and no filter. Surprising,
> at times the moon filter seemed to work best. Other times the red
> seemed to help a bit and still others more could be seen with no
> filter. I spent a couple of hours on this and don't know why the
> effect. It may just be me. I have yet to get a decent digital image.
> Mars is not as easy an object as one might think. Totally
> unlike Jupiter and Saturn.
I've experimented with stacking the 23A and Moon filters, as you suggested,
several nights over the last week. When the seeing settles, this combination
has produced some nice, contrasty views. Thanks for the tip.
Regards,
Bill Ferris
Flagstaff
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