Rupes Recta

18:35 19/3/2005 UTC

I have always wanted to image this feature. I wasn't initially going to image this, but as I slewed toward Copernicus, I noticed Rupes Recta was quite nicely illuminated. Not in its best, but at least visible. Seeing was good so I didn't want miss the opportunity. It was also a very nice view in eyepiece. Rupes Recta gave also a good reference for focusing.

Camera: Phillips ToUCam Pro II webcam | Telescope: Orion Optics Europa 200mm f6 Newtonian reflector, Orion Shorty Plus 2x Barlow | Mount: Orion Skyview Pro, Boxdoerfer PowerFlex MTS-3SLP drive controller | Filters: Baader IR pass filter | Guiding: - | Exposure: 500(1000) x 1/5s f12 | Software: Qastrocam, Registax, GIMP | Location: 60°31'N 26°52'E (Koivula/Kotka,FI) |