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MarsWatch 1996-1997

Images of Mars from Astronomers Around the World


Linking Amateur and Professional Mars Observing Communities

for Observational Support of the Mars Pathfinder Mission


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31 March 1997

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Images dp_mar-31.jpg and dp_mar-31bw.jpg were taken by Don Parker, Coral Gables, Florida (USA). He uses a Lynxx PC camera, 16-in (41cm) Newtonian. Eyepiece projection is at f/47.8. Integration times are as follows (NOTE: Seeing generally poor (4-5); Pre-front W wind (0-2 kts)):

Blue (Schott BG12 + IR Rejection)

7.75s
Green (VG9 + IR Rejection)

3.0s
Red (RG610)

0.38s
Infrared (750-825nM) 0.80s
Integrated Light 0.40s

All images are flat and dark corrected.


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