Mars 2020-02-14 12:11 UTC

Description

Stepping outside and feeling the cold air, I immediately saw a meteor heading south between Mars and Antares. I had decent seeing and excellent transparency while imaging the red planet.

Notes:

Orographic clouds are covering Olympus Mons and Pavonis Mons.
The South Polar Cap is emerging from winter. It will shrink significantly as Mars approaches opposition.

Equipment

ZWO ASI290MM

Astro-Physics Advanced Convertible Barlow

Celestron EdgeHD 8

Logs

FireCapture v2.6  Settings
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Observer=Ethan Chappel
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SoftwareGain=10 (off)
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Gamma=50 (off)
USBTraffic=40 (off)
FPS=100 (off)
AutoGain=off
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PreFilter=none
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Sensor temperature=11.2°C
FireCapture v2.6  Settings
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Observer=Ethan Chappel
Camera=ZWO ASI290MM
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CM=155.7°  (during mid of capture)
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FireCapture v2.6  Settings
------------------------------------
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Brightness=1 (off)
SoftwareGain=10 (off)
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FPS=100 (off)
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Histogramm(min)=0
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Noise(avg.deviation)=0.47
AutoAlign=false
PreFilter=none
Limit=180 Seconds
Sensor temperature=10.8°C