The Solar System

Mars


All of these photos of Mars were taken in October of 2020 during the closest approach of Mars to Earth in 10 years. All were taken with the Apertura 6" (152 mm) Ritchey-Chretien Reflector at f/9, or with a 2X Barlow for f/18.

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Jupiter


Some photos of Jupiter also taken in October of 2020. All were taken with the Apertura 6" (152 mm) Ritchey-Chrétien Reflector at f/9, or with a 2X Barlow for f/18. The last photo was taken more recently (

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