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Posts Made By: Carlos E. Hernandez

August 22, 2003 06:27 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Long shadows over Plato

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Bruce,

An excellent image of Plato and the surrounding region. You have captured fine detail throughout the image, especially over Plato. The Sun angle allowed many features to be picked up. The best of luck imaging in the future.

Carlos

August 22, 2003 06:40 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars Aug.21st 2003

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Yu Gu,

An outstanding image of Mars showing much detail that is difficult to describe. Clouds (orographic) appear to cover Olympus Mons towards the north-following limb. The South Polar Cap (SPC) is irregular and shows detail within. Please keep up the excellent work.

Carlos

August 22, 2003 06:44 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

First Mars with ETX 90

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Steven,

An impressive image of Mars, especially using for this size aperture. Detail is noted extending between Mare Sirenum (left, or following) and Solis Lacus (right, or preceding). The seeing cooperated for you as well. I wish you the best of luck in imaging Mars.

Carlos

August 23, 2003 10:01 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Olympus Mons detail...

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Jake,

An incredible image of Mars showing much detail. I agree that you have imaged Olympus Mons, or at least the aureola surrounding it. It's caldera (central crater) appears at the center of the feature? Congratulations on an outstanding image! I look forward to your future images.

Carlos

September 3, 2003 08:42 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

8.28.03-Another Mars Sketch

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

Sorry for the delayed response but thanks for posting your great sketches of Mars! I have been unable to observe Mars for a while now due to my medical duties in the emergency room and a multitude of medical conferences coinciding with the opposition. Unfortunate but unavoidable requirements of my profession. I have enjoyed everyone's posts and observations/images. I hope that everyone continues to post their observations and images in the future. For me it's the next best thing to observing the planet myself.

Regards,
Carlos

September 17, 2003 08:29 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars 9/12/03 22:00 EDT

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Mark,

An excellent first posting of Mars that shows much detail. You have accurately captured the appearance of the albedo features extending between Syrtis Major on the left (following limb) and Mare Cimmerium on the right (preceding limb). The South Polar Cap (SPC) is very well depicted. Please keep up the excellent work as Mars will be large for some time.

Carlos

September 17, 2003 08:33 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

The Incredible Shrinking Polar Cap!

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Doug,

An excellent observation of Mars showing much detail. You have captured the albedo features between Mare Sirenum on the left (preceding limb) and Mare Tyrrhenum on the right (following limb). The South Polar Cap (SPC) appears very small as you point out. The Hyblaeus Extension is also noted towards the northern limb. Please keep up the good work.

Carlos

October 3, 2003 07:22 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars Sketch 9.29.03

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

An outstanding observation of Mars showing a wealth of detail. The delicate shadings over the southern hemisphere of Mars between Solis Lacus (towards the following (left) limb) and Margaritifer Sinus (pointed albedo feature towards the preceding (right) limb) are accurately rendered in your observation. The Northern Polar Hood (NPH) is noticeable as well. I hope that you, and other observers, continue to observe Mars for some time. Have you been using your 9.75" Newtonian reflector lately? The best of luck in future observations.

Regards,
Carlos

October 3, 2003 07:27 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars 30-Sep-2003

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Doug,

An excellent observation of Mars showing the Solis Lacus region very well. The South Polar Cap (SPC) has diminished significantly in size. Mare Acidalium may be obscured by haze (the Northern Polar Hood) in your observation. The other northern albedo feature noted may be Achilles Fons/ Idaeus Fons. Please keep up the excellent work!

Regards,
Carlos

October 6, 2003 07:58 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

What a Planet! What a sight!

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Ed,

An excellent image of Saturn showing good detail. Saturn always provides a wonderful view for us all! I look forward to your future images of the ringed planet,.

Carlos

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