λ=266°Ls, (ω=138°, 151°W, φ=20°S), δ=22.2", ι=21°
Seeing poor but variable (3-4 Pickering). Transparency very poor (0-3 m0, constant cloud bands, haze.
Wind E 0-6 kts. Altitude = 47-48°. No dew.
Note:
Seeing, Transparency very poor and variable. No Violet Clearing. Weak orographic cloud over Arsia Mons.
Delicate patchy clouds over Tharsis. Large, localized morning clouds over western Amazonis.
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) : 0.15-0.22s 2-3 images (RG610, NO IR ejection)
Green (488 - 574nm) : 0.65-1.00s 7-9 images
Blue (392 - 508nm) : 2.50-3.00s 5-7 images
Images bias, flat and dark corrected.
Observer: Donald C PARKER, Coral Gables, FL. USA