by Anthony Barreiro » Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:33 pm
Wow, that's a beautiful image. I've been looking at Mars through small telescopes (100 mm to 200 mm aperture) for the past few months, and occasionally I've been able to make out the north polar ice cap and see some broad albedo features, but nothing like the detail and definition seen in this stacked video image. It's interesting to compare what can be seen visually with what shows up with skillful digital image acquisition and processing. I'm grateful that photographers are able to share the fruits of their labor. Visual observation is a more intimate personal experience. Nobody else sees what you see through your own eyes. Although knowing what you're looking at, having seen some images, and knowing what to look for will certainly influence the experience.
Wow, that's a beautiful image. I've been looking at Mars through small telescopes (100 mm to 200 mm aperture) for the past few months, and occasionally I've been able to make out the north polar ice cap and see some broad albedo features, but nothing like the detail and definition seen in this stacked video image. It's interesting to compare what can be seen visually with what shows up with skillful digital image acquisition and processing. I'm grateful that photographers are able to share the fruits of their labor. Visual observation is a more intimate personal experience. Nobody else sees what you see through your own eyes. Although knowing what you're looking at, having seen some images, and knowing what to look for will certainly influence the experience.