I've not hit this target in many years. I have some mixed success between this night and last. Only a single 2min sub from the earlier night and this night I was able to drive up to 5min subs but with slightly worse HFR. I was pleased with the results either way!
I have been assembling all my best planet photos from each calendar year and arranging them into a single solar system family photo since 2008 ( https://maphilli14.webs.com/annual-solar-system-bests ). If you think they seem good that is partially because I fail on lots and you only get to see the best!
Most of my high-res planet photos are from a 14" f/4.5, home built Newtonian telescope.
This year had a Lunar eclipse which I used a Canon DSLR and 8" Celestron SCT telescope.
Also featured this year was the 'killer' asteroid, Apophis. I was able to take a couple of measurements and submit to the Minor Planetary Center in hopes that I could help the science determine our fate for the pass in year 2029. After this year's calculations it was determined to not pose a threat for the next pass! PHEW!
More details and an animation for Apophis here -
https://astromaphilli14.blogspot.com/2021/03/apophis-killer-asteroid.html
Happy New Year and enjoy your 2022!
Mike
