Mars at opposition - 2025-01-16

Mars as seen on the 16th January 2025 at 01:27.

 

This is Mars at opposition as seen through my 14" telescope. Many features are visible in this photo including the main Arabia Terra region in the centre, the North polar cap and clouds on the far left limb of the planet.

 

This was only the second time ever that I had photographed Mars. I'm so happy I was able to capture it at opposition as usually it's completely clouded here in the UK for any celestial event.

 

Equipment / affiliate links

 

- Skywatcher 350P / 14" dobsonian - www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-skyliner-3...

 

- ZWO 585MC - www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-cameras/zwo-asi-585mc-usb-3-...

 

- TeleVue 3x barlow - www.firstlightoptics.com/barlow-eyepieces/tele-vue-barlow...

 

- ZWO ADC - www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-accessories/zwo-125-atmosphe...

 

- PIPP

- SharpCap 4.1

- Autostakkert

- AstroSurface

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