Mars


 

 


Planet


 

About this object

 

This shot was taken when Mars was very close to Earth.  You can see the polar ice cap, the white spot near the top.

 

 

Technical Information

 

Optics:                                  Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/10              

 

Camera:                               Nikon CoolPix 4500 with 18mm eyepiece

 

Date:                                     August 23, 2003

 

Location:                               Challenger 7 Park, Webster, Texas

 

Exposure Details:                1/30 seconds

 

Acquisition:                           None

 

Processing:                           Photoshop CS