λ=244°Ls, (ω=122°~ 129°W, φ=19°S), δ=24.8", ι=10°
Seeing good (7-8 Pickering). Transparency 2-5+ m with freq fast cumulus, and thin clouds.
Wind SE 0-2 kts. Altitude =45-48°. Light dew
Note:
SPC rifts and outliers prominent. NP Hood remains bright in blue. Small orographic cloud over Arsia Mons,
brightens as it moves toward evening limb. No evidence of dust. Violet clearing = 1+.
Region around Olymous Mons appears as a conspicuous light areole in red light.
PARKER uses a 41 cm Newtonian working at f/55 with an eyepiece projection together with an SBIG ST9XE ccd camera, equipped with a CFW-8C filter wheel and RGB interference filters
Integration times:
Red (610 -1100nm) : 0.12-0.15s 3-6 images (RG610, NO IR ejection)
Green (488 - 574nm) : 0.33s 6-10 images
Blue (392 - 508nm) : 1.15s 7-8 images
Images bias, flat and dark corrected.
Observer: Donald C PARKER, Coral Gables, FL. USA