λ=243゚Ls, (ω=149°W, φ=19°S), δ=24.7", ι=11°
Note:
Seeing 4/5 out of 10. First Mars observation in weeks under completely
clear skies. Cool, dry, no dew. Very fast seeing that improved over
time.
Over all impression was that the markings were faint and pretty
difficult to see. Required a good amount of effort (specially at 480x)
and time to see details. The South Polar Cap seems to be more broken up
and smaller. Following side of the SPC almost appears to have greyed out
completely. Of more interest (to me at least) were very, very faint and
very fleeting hints of detail north of Mare Siremun area... (for want of
better seeing!), especially in the area of Olypmus Mons. However, I did
not see any bright clouds in the Amazonnis/Tharsis regions, even in blue
light. North Polar Hood continues to be bright in both blue and white.
No following limb haze this morning.
43cm f /7.8 reflector, 260-480x
Bowie, MD USA.