Mars nearing Opposition - 27-28 sep 2020

mars september 2020 8" telescope

Mars, nearing 2020 opposition (Planet size: 22.2 arcseconds). Taken in Cabri, Israel, 27-28.09.2020. Telescope: Celestron Nexstar 8SE, f/10 SCT, 3.5x siebert barlow, ZWO ADC, ASI290MC camera (bin X2), Baader UV-IR cut filter. Note: the planet is is not north oriented

My telescope during the photo session pointing at mars:
observing mars with a 8" telescope

Short Animation (~30 minutes timelapse):