2003 0611 JBs Note
Martian Drawings on 11 June 2003
at 08:05~09:45 GMT by Jeffrey D BEISH.

  λ=201゚Ls,   (ω=086°~090°W, 107°~111°W,   φ=21°S),   δ=13.7",   ι=41°

Note:
08:05 - 08:20 GMT (ω=086°~090°W)   350-520x
SPC clear, cap edge uneven. MH from 50°S to NPR (Limb Arc). EH south limb masking much of surface in southeast. EC in Chryse-Xanthe. Brightest in Xanthe. MC. North hazy. BC =2.
  Seeing = 5. Transparency 5, Altitude 40°
  T=23.5°C

09:30 - 09:45 GMT (ω=107°~111°W).   520x
SPC clear, cap edge uneven. MH from 50°S to NPR (Limb Arc). EH south limb masking much of surface in southeast. EC in Chryse-Xanthe. Brightest in Xanthe. MC. North hazy. Several DC's BC =2.
NOTE: terminator projection next to SPC, just east on evening limb. Bright in red and green light. Exciting find!!!!! Did not notice it until I was ready to quit observing.
  Seeing = 8 - 9. Transparency 5, Altitude 40°.
  T=22°C

41cm f /6.9 Newtonian
Wratten Filters: W23A, W25, W33, W57, W64, W38A, W47.

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