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Mars and Orion Nebula

Discussion in 'Observing Celestial Objects' started by Nebula, Dec 18, 2022.

Mars and Orion Nebula

Started by Nebula on Dec 18, 2022 at 9:31 PM

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  1. Nebula

    Nebula Well-Known Member

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    Nebula, Dec 18, 2022
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    This is my simple observation tonight with my 8" on the EQ5 with the precious tracking. I really love that telescope to look at the stars.

    I just had the time to draw these 2 sketches while listening to some AM radio channels (there was nothing interesting to listen to on short waves) then the cloud covered the whole sky.

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    Ed D, Dec 19, 2022
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    Comparing your Mars sketch to the view in Virtual Planet Atlas, you nailed it!
     
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    Nebula, Dec 19, 2022
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    @Ed D Ah yeah? Ahh good to hear that! I really hope that we will have a bit more time to have good observations of Mars this year or before it's too small for a long time.

    I am satisfied with my 2022 Mars experience. A short but memorable event.
     
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    Orion25, Dec 22, 2022
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    I agree with Ed, Neb. You created a superb sketch, spot on. You've got a good eye and a steady hand. Do you do any artistic painting?
     
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    Nebula, Dec 22, 2022
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    Thanks for your support ! :)

    I've got a new sketch here from yesterday done with my 200x1000 Newtonian on Mars and using a Explore Scienific 4.7mm eyepiece and a Fujiyama 6mm with the Celestron Mars filter at 19:40 Montreal time.

    The views were not that clear, only darker shades but with on/off resolution. According to my maps the upper darker spot could be Mare Acidalium + Nidacus Lacus. The bottom dark sport might be Sinus Meridiani + Sinus Sabaeus.

    That is my best guess according to my guide images.
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    PXR-5, Dec 26, 2022
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    Nice sketch Neb, sketching is something I want to try in the new year.

    And yes, it can be hard to find interesting things on SW nowadays, sometimes I just listen to WWV lol
     
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