2003 0830 JBs Note
Martian Drawing on 30 August 2003
at 02:45~03:00 GMT by Jeffrey D BEISH.

  λ=251ﾟLs,   (ω=352°~ 355°W,   φ=19°S),   δ=25.1",   ι=5°

Note:
SPC clear. "Mountian of Mitchel" obviously detached from main cap. NPR hood seen. MH. BC = 0.
Mars at Perihelion.

  Seeing = 7-8, Transparency 5, Altitude 35°.
  T=27°C

41cm f /6.9 Newtonian, 590x
Wratten Filters: W23A, W25, W33, W57, W64, W38A, W47.

The Beish Observatory is located (81°19'34.7"W, 27°21'07.1"N) at Lake Placid, FL, USA.

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