MarsWatch 1996-1997

Images of Mars from Astronomers Around the World


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24 February 1997

Images dp_feb-24.jpg and dp_feb-24bw.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: Moderate winds; scattered clouds):

Blue (Schott BG12 + IR Rejection)

10.0s
Green (VG9 + IR Rejection)

3.75s
Red (RG610)

0.43s

All images are flat and dark corrected.


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