Mars Images 2003
The apparitions of 2003 was one of the best for many years to come, so I planned to image Mars when ever I could.  Unfortunately, a heavy travel  schedule coupled with one of the cloudiest summers on record for Northern Virginia, USA limited my efforts.  This page shows what I was able to do. 

 
 

The central meridian is about 310 degrees.
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio:  f30 
Exposure: Five 0.13 sec
Scope: 8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f30
Exposure: Five 0.13 sec
Scope:  Orion MAK 500
Nikon Film back w/ Kodak Max 800
Focal Ratio:  f5.5 
Exposure: 0.25 sec
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio:  f10 
Exposure: Five 0.13 sec

Click here for an Animation
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio:  f30 
Exposure: Eight 0.08 Sec
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio:  f30 
Exposure: Eleven 0.08 Sec
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio:  f60 
Exposure: Eight 0.25 Sec
Click Here to see a complete list of Apparitions for the next 100 years

Click Here to visit the Astronomical League Site with lots of images from the 1998-1999 Apparition.

Click Here to visit the USGS Mars Global Surveyor Image site. 
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