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¤••••• Subject: Mars 2026-06-27 UT

Received: 28 June 2026, 14:07 JST

 

Mars image on 27 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-27 UT

Received: 28 June 2026, 14:05 JST

 

Saturn images on 27 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 2026-06-25 UT

Received: 27 June 2026, 11:24 JST

 

Mars image on 25 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-25 UT

Received: 27 June 2026, 11:22 JST

 

Saturn images on 25 June 2026

 


 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-24 UT

Received: 27 June 2026, 11:20 JST

 

Saturn images on 24 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-21 UT

Received: 27 June 2026, 11:16 JST

 

Saturn images on 21 June 2026

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 24 June 0716UT R610LP

Received: 25 June 2026, 01:46 JST

 

Hi all,

Sunrise conditions were again poor, and with other commitments,

I only returned to the observatory about 2hrs after sunrise. I found some reasonable seeing for the R610LP, but deteriorating too much for any RGB.

Any dust activity in the Valles Marineris region appears to have dissipated, and it is interesting to see that Margaritifer Sinus is quite well seen.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn　Spokes.

Received: 24 June 2026, 18:56 JST

 

Saturn images with Spokes on 20 June 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 21 June 0533UT R610LP

Received: 21 June 2026, 20:55 JST

 

Hi all,

Given what looked like some dust activity in/near Valles Marineris yesterday, I was hoping to get a good look this morning.

Unfortunately conditions deteriorated badly after Saturn, and I had to make do with a lengthy series of R610LP’s to try and get some indication of status. Nothing as obvious as yesterday, but I also note the light strip across Margaritifer Sinus.

Captured under severe Jetstream conditions.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Re: Mars 20 June 0608UT R610LP  RGB

Received: 22 June 2026, 08:56 JST

 

Hi everyone,

I agree. I think high winds in Valles Marineris! going from West to Eastern end of Valles Marineris! collect much dust. Then the airborne dust in VM hits the Eastern wall (Eos) and gets propelled upward forming a cloud.

Our first observed dust cloud.in the 2026- 2027 apparition.

Good seeing,

 

Jim 

 

Jim MELKA (Chesterfield, MO)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Re: Mars 20 June 0608UT R610LP  RGB

Received: 21 June 2026, 03:38 JST

 

Dear Clyde

Definitely a regional level dust storm along the Valles Marineris!  Well spotted.

Regards 

 

Richard 

 

Richard McKIM  (Peterborough, The UK)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 20 June 0608UT R610LP  RGB

Received: 21 June 2026, 00:55 JST

 

Hi all,

Very variable conditions around sunrise this morning, and the best data was again well after sunrise.

The expanse of M Erythraeum is above centre, with Solis Lacus towards the upper right.

Sinus Meridiani is on the left limb.

Chryse is below centre and I am wondering if there may be some dust activity in the Eos region.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-19 UT

Received: 20 June 2026, 15:08 JST

 

Saturn images on 18 June 2026

 


 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Venus 2026-06-19 UT

Received: 19 June 2026, 23:56 JST

 

Venus images on 19 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Venus 2026-06-18 UT

Received: 19 June 2026, 18:11 JST

 

Venus images on 18 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-18 UT

Received: 19 June 2026, 18:11 JST

 

Saturn images on 18 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 2026-06-15 UT

Received: 18 June 2026, 15:20 JST

 

Mars images on 15 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-17 UT

Received: 18 June 2026, 15:16 JST

 

Saturn images on 17 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-16 UT

Received: 18 June 2026, 15:15 JST

 

Saturn images on 16 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-15 UT

Received: 18 June 2026, 15:14 JST

 

Saturn images on 15 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Venus 2026-06-16 UT

Received: 18 June 2026, 15:12 JST

 

Venus images on 16 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mercury 2026-06-16 UT

Received: 18 June 2026, 15:10 JST

 

Mercury image on 16 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-06-16 UT

Received: 18 June 2026, 15:08 JST

 

Jupiter images on 16 June 2026

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 17 June 0541UT R610LP

Received: 17 June 2026, 20:56 JST

 

Hi all,

A brief, rushed, session as a cold front is moving in.

Temp outside the observatory was -5 deg C, and the relative comfort of the control room was welcome!

View is centred on Valles Marineris with Solis Lacus to the upper right of centre.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-06-15 UT

Received: 15 June 2026, 23:00 JST

 

Jupiter image on 15 June 2026

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mercury 2026-06-15 UT

Received: 15 June 2026, 22:58 JST

 

Mercury images on 14 June 2026.

 


 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mercury 2026-06-14 UT

Received: 15 June 2026, 22:57 JST

 

Mercury images on 14 June 2026.

 


 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Venus 2026-06-15 UT

Received: 15 June 2026, 22:56 JST

 

Venus images on 15 June 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Venus 2026-06-14 UT

Received: 15 June 2026, 22:56 JST

 

Venus images on 14 June 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 15 June 0553UT R610LP  RGB

Received: 15 June 2026, 21:26 JST

 

Hi all,

I found a marked improvement in seeing well after sunrise this morning.

Just a pity I was not able to get good B data.

A rather classic view of the “Eye of Mars”- Solis Lacus, with the Valles Marineris complex extending below it.

The small SPC was very noticeable.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-06-14 UT

Received: 15 June 2026, 14:10 JST

 

Jupiter images on 14 June 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 13 June 0541UT R610LP

Received: 14 June 2026, 12:26 JST

 

Hi all,

Unstable sunrise conditions yesterday.

Solis Lacus is upper left of centre.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-06-12 UT

Received: 13 June 2026, 07:04 JST

 

Jupiter images on 12 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mercury 2026-06-12 UT

Received: 13 June 2026, 07:02 JST

 

Mercury image on 12 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Neptune 2026-06-11 UT

Received: 13 June 2026, 16:57 JST

 

Neptune images on 11 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-12 UT

Received: 13 June 2026, 16:55 JST

 

Saturn images on 12 June 2026.

 


 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-11 UT

Received: 13 June 2026, 16:52 JST

 

Saturn images on 11 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-06-10 UT

Received: 10 June 2026, 23:31 JST

 

Jupiter image on 10 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-06-09 UT

Received: 10 June 2026, 23:28 JST

 

Jupiter image on 9 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 2026-06-09 UT

Received: 10 June 2026, 23:27 JST

 

Mars image on 9 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 2026-06-07 UT

Received: 10 June 2026, 23:25 JST

 

Mars images on 7 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-09 UT

Received: 10 June 2026, 23:21 JST

 

Saturn images on 9 June 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-08 UT

Received: 10 June 2026, 23:20 JST

 

Saturn images on 8 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-06 UT

Received: 10 June 2026, 23:16 JST

 

Saturn images on 6 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 10 June 0549UT R610LP

Received: 10 June 2026, 20:40 JST

 

Hi all,

Poor conditions this morning, with very limited usable data.

M Sirenum is above centre, with Amazonis below.

Maybe a hint of Memnonia?

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 7 June 0620UT R610LP

Received: 7 June 2026, 23:34 JST

 

Hi all,

After some nice conditions for Saturn this morning, things deteriorated for Mars towards sunrise.

I did continue and found a marked improvement about an hour later.

M Sirenum and M Cimmerium remain prominent above centre, with Amazonis lower left and Elysium lower right.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn spoke

Received: 7 June 2026, 21:14 JST

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 5 June 0534UT R610LP

Received: 7 June 2026, 01:53 JST

 

Hi all,

No more than a monitoring R610LP from this morning, under very poor sunrise conditions.

Very strong Jetstream.

M Sirenum and M Cimmerium still dominate the view.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-05 UT

Received: 6 June 2026, 18:39 JST

 

Saturn images on 5 June 2026.

 


 

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Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 4 June 0549UT R610LP

Received: 5 June 2026, 16:55 JST

 

Hi all,

A very brief monitoring session this morning due to other commitments.

The current cold spell has brought poor seeing conditions.

M Sirenum and M Cimmerium extend across the planet above centre.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn spoke

Received: 4 June 2026, 23:55 JST

 

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 3 June 0518UT R610LP

Received: 3 June 2026, 18:37 JST

 

Hi all,

Conditions this morning were significantly poorer than the recent period of good-excellent seeing, making me resort to a series of R610LP captures.

M Cimmerium is the main feature above centre with M Sirenum coming into view at upper left.

Elysium is below centre, although only very subtle features are noted.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-02 UT

Received: 3 June 2026, 14:08 JST

 

Saturn images on 2 June 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 2 June 0621UT R610LP RGB

Received: 2 June 2026, 22:21 JST

 

Hi all,

I found that conditions continued to improve after sunrise this morning, and eventually called a halt nearly an hour after the sun had risen.

M Cimmerium extends across the centre with Elysium at lower centre.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-06-01 UT

Received: 2 June 2026, 13:34 JST

 

Saturn images on 1 June 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Saturn 2026-05-31 UT

Received: 2 June 2026, 00:07 JST

 

Saturn images on 31 May 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 1 June 0546UT R610LP RGB

Received: 1 June 2026, 20:16 JST

 

Hi all,

Another morning where I had some really nice conditions. Unfortunately I was a bit rushed for time, and wasn’t able to catch good B data.

The view is centred on Mare Cimmerium.

I note the dark spot in/near M Chronium in the R, and I believe Elysium may be detected in the G at lower left.

The tiny SPC may be made out, with lightness again seen over the NPR(G).

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Re: Mars 31 May 0602UT R610LP RGB

Received: 1 June 2026, 10:19 JST

 

I really like the tiny SPC seen in the red image, while the green image, though less sharp, appears to show haze over the SPC. This may be the earliest view of the SPH, which begins to form about now (in early southern autumn).

-- Roger

 

Roger VENABLE (Chester, GA )

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 31 May 0602UT R610LP RGB

Received: 31 May 2026, 21:19 JST

 

Hi all,

I came close to aborting the session this morning with seeing deteriorating badly towards sunrise. But, as with yesterday, I found a marked improvement about half an hour after sunrise.

The view is again looking down onto the Hesperia region. Elysium is to the lower left and Syrtis major on the limb at right.

 


 

Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

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