26 October 2005 CHr Note
C E HERNANDEZ's
Observation of Mars on 26 October 2005

  λ=313°Ls,  ( ω=304°W,   φ=14°S ),   δ=20.1",   ι=11°


Notes:
The dust storm appears to be obscuring the majority of the Southern hemisphere of Mars. It's color appeared a pale yellow-mustard to my eyes. The storm appears to extend into the Hellas basin (6-8/10) from Noachis (6-7/10). The southern half of Meridiani Sinus (southern half, 3-6/10) was partially obscured by dust. The South Polar Cap (10/10) was visible through the dust . Syrtis Major appeared prominent (3-4/10) preceding the CM. Mare Tyrrhenum (4/10) and Syrtis Minor (3/10) were visible towards the preceding limb. Sinus Sabaeus was prominent (3-4/10) as well on the CM. Pandorae Fretum (4-6/10) was obscured over certain sections by dust. A thin, dusky to dull (4-5/10) Hellespontus was visible through the dust. Neith Regio, Aeria, Arabia, Moab, and Eden were bright (7/10) without any other detail visible within. Extremely bright (9/10) morning limb haze (MLH), North Polar Hood (NPH), and evening limb haze (ELH) were visible.

Observer:   Carlos E HERNANDEZ,   Miami   FL


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