Photos of Mars
The 2018 Mars opposition was the best since 2003. Unfortunately, Mars was experiencing
its worst global dust storm in decades, making it difficult to see any surface detail.
its worst global dust storm in decades, making it difficult to see any surface detail.
The 2016 Mars opposition was the best since 2005.
June 16, 2016
June 28, 2016
The 2005 Mars opposition will be the best one until 2018.
October 11, 2005
October 16, 2005
October 25, 2005
The above images were taken using my 13 inch Dobsonian telescope.
Each image is the result of stacking 20-40 individual images. Each individual image was
a 1/60 second exposure. The result is sharpened using Adaptive L-R deconvolution, then
a multiresolution sharpen. Finally, the colors are enhanced using an s-shaped stretch.
Each image is the result of stacking 20-40 individual images. Each individual image was
a 1/60 second exposure. The result is sharpened using Adaptive L-R deconvolution, then
a multiresolution sharpen. Finally, the colors are enhanced using an s-shaped stretch.
On August 27, 2003, Mars was closer to the earth than it has been in 60,000 years.
August 7, 2003
August 9, 2003
August 13, 2003
August 16, 2003
August 22, 2003
August 27, 2003
August 30, 2003
Septermber 5, 2003
Septermber 8, 2003
The above images were taken using my 8" Dobsonian telescope.
Each of these images is the result of combining about 20 individual photos. Each individual
photo was a 1/30 sec exposure. The individual color components were individually aligned (since
the atmosphere bends them differently with Mars only 30 degrees above the horizon), sharpened
using L-R deconvolution. Then a gamma curve adjustment was done to enhance the contrast.
Each of these images is the result of combining about 20 individual photos. Each individual
photo was a 1/30 sec exposure. The individual color components were individually aligned (since
the atmosphere bends them differently with Mars only 30 degrees above the horizon), sharpened
using L-R deconvolution. Then a gamma curve adjustment was done to enhance the contrast.
The full moon passed in front of Mars on December 7, 2022 when Mars was just past opposition.
These videos show Mars going behind the moon and emerging from behind the moon. The first video is 5x actual speed.
The second video is 6x actual speed. Both videos were taken with my iPhone and my 4 inch refractor.
These videos show Mars going behind the moon and emerging from behind the moon. The first video is 5x actual speed.
The second video is 6x actual speed. Both videos were taken with my iPhone and my 4 inch refractor.