2003 0726 JBr Note
Martian Drawing on 26 July 2003
at 06:20 GMT by John BARNETT.

  φ=229゚Ls,   (ω=357°W,   φ=20°S),   δ=21.3",   ι=27°

Note:
  Noticed a dark rift, or line, on SPC. Main features as Sabaeus Sinus, Margaritifer Sinus were distinct but not as much as in past apparitions. Dusty?
  A notable very bright small area on the edge of the SPC !
  As in other recent observations, a yellowish brightening was observed along the eastern edge.
  Some whitish, cloudy area (NPH?) in extreme north.

Seeing 7 (0-10), Transparency 4 (0-6m)

18cm refractor ( f /15), 380x

Filter: 23A, 80A, Magenta

Ragland Observatory
Richmond, VA, USA


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