@. . . . . . Here
is my first image of Mercury since June of 1999. It was taken about 15 minutes
after sunset. The seeing was just below average. But, I got only one good image
when the seeing stabilized for a few seconds. From
Frank J MELILLO
@. . . . . . Here
is my first image of Mercury since June of 1999. It was taken about 15 minutes
after sunset. The seeing was just below average. But, I got only one good image
when the seeing stabilized for a few seconds.
I might detect some markings from the terminator to the limb on the
north side of the disk. I was wishing to take more images but already it had
passed behind the trees. I am planning to take more images of Mercury during the
favorable evening apparition in May.
Regards,
(29 January 2001
email)
@. .
. . . . I am trying not to leave Mercury out. Last Saturday, I managed to get a
fairly good image with a Wr. #25 red filter right after sunset. This time I was
more prepared, but it was a lot more difficult than on 1/28/2001. Again I had
very little time left before it went behind the trees. Unfortunately, no details
visible which I already expected that when Mercury appears as a
crescent.
Also on that day, here
are my latest images of Venus in UV light. As you notice, the details are
getting finer and finer due to the increasing apparent diameter. What happens
when the details spread out, this lowers the contrast. This works the same way
with the deep-sky objects. Regards,
(5 February 2001
email)
@. .
. . . . Finally, I took my very first image of Mars for this 2001 apparition.
The seeing was quite good for hi-resolution. At CM - 313 degrees with a red
filter Wr. #25, Syrtis Major is clearly seen while Hellas is quite dark. NPC is
difficult to see. But, there are numerous details around the North Polar
Region.
It will be posted in the
Mars Watch 2001 web page.
Regards,
(19 February 2001
email)
Frank J MELILLO (NY, USA)