Mars 2009 - 2010 FINISHED!

I had taken it upon myself to go out as often as possible for this apparition.  As long as it was clear, I was out imaging.  Most nights were mostly poor as is frequent in the winter around here.  This was the 1st time using a 5x PowerMate in my C8i.  I long planned to get a large aperture, fast f-ratio Newtonian, and now do.  Having this plan in my mind it seemed fitting to use it this season on a bright, but small planet in Mars.  Here's some highlights that haven't seen the light of day in the past year...

As always, click for larger size and here's the whole Mars 2009-2010 season (http://maphilli14.multiply.com/photos/album/102/Astronomy_-_Solar_System_-_Mars_2009_-_2010)

My attempt at getting Phobos and Deimos using an obscuring bar made from aluminum foil.  I only got Deimos...next apparition, both with animation and a 14"!

and the mouse over version!  http://maphilli14.webs.com/Astronomy/8-Webs/SolarSystem/Mars/2009-2010/index.html

and one more

I do apologize that some of my orientations are N-up and some are S-up.  Worse than that, some are just plainly mislabeled!!!