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MarsWatch 1996-1997

Images of Mars from Astronomers Around the World


Linking Amateur and Professional Mars Observing Communities

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18 April 1997

dp_apr-18.jpg

Image dp_apr-18.jpg was 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 poor (4-5). High WNW wind (8-16 kts)):

Blue (Schott BG12 + IR Rejection)

7.0s
Green (VG9 + IR Rejection)

3.0s
Red (RG610)

0.45s

All images are flat and dark corrected.


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