Mars, imaged 6/15/99 at 0235 UTC

Scope: 8" f10 LX200, camera at prime focus.

Camera: PC23C video camera from Super Circuits, modified by me to prevent video gain from rising on small bright targets.

Capture device: ATI All In Wonder Pro video card at 640 by 480 resolution

Note that no filters were used and that the image was well exposed with no clipping or overexposure. This was possible due to the modification to the camera that prevents video gain from rising when presented with small bright objects.

Seeing was moderately awful, with approximately 15 mph wind and heavy boiling of the image. This image is the best of the captures.

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