Mars is still the brightest object.
April 3, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
April 4, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
April 14, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
April 17, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
April 23, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
April 25, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
April 26, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
April 27, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
April 29, 1997
... Virgo / Leo
Mars is stationary and becomes prograde again.
All photos taken on Kodak ASA 1000, 20sec exposures. For some photos the camera was attached to a telescope's drive and exposures lasted 5 to 10 min. (c) Andreas Veh.