The Two Weeks on Mars project spanned several public observatory
events, including this Summer Visitor's Program night, at which
amateur astronomers volunteered their time and telescopes. Rich
Neuschaeffer (right) gives Bill Sheehan (seated) a look at Mars
through his fine 6" refractor. Modern achromatic optics
compare favorably with the 36", but at moments of good seeing,
the long focal length of the older instrument gave unsurpassed
views. We extend special thanks to Rich for his donation
of a high quality binocular eyepiece for the 36". |