λ=251°Ls, (ω=002°~ 025°W, φ=19°S), δ=25.1", ι=5°
Seeing fair (5-7 Pickering). Transparency 0-5 m, frequent clouds.
Wind NE-ENE 8-17 kts, gusts to 25 kts. Altitude =40-48°. No dew.
Note:
Strong Violet Clearing. Cloud streaks coming off NP Hood across Acidalium.
Am limb clouds and faint localized clouds over Thaumasia. SPC irregular edge;
Novus Mons separating.
PARKER uses a 41 cm Newtonian working at f/59 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) : 0.13s 1-4 images (RG610, NO IR ejection)
Green (488 - 574nm) : 0.32s 6-11 images
Blue (392 - 508nm) : 0.95-1.20s 5-9 images
Images bias, flat and dark corrected.
Observer: Donald C PARKER, Coral Gables, FL. USA