λ=323°Ls, (ω=268°~ 287°W, φ=26°S), δ=8.8", ι=42°
Seeing fair, (4-7 Pickering); post cold front . Transparency = 4-4.5m .
Wind N 5-21 kts. Altitude = 66-57°. No dew.
Note:
Hadriacum now becoming visible. Zea Lacus prominent.
North polar hood weak. Bright PM limb arc.
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) : 0.17-0.18s 3-5 images (RG610, NO IR ejection)
Green (488 - 574nm) : 0.72s 3-4 images
Blue (392 - 508nm) : 2.80-2.90s 4-5 images
Images bias, flat and dark corrected.
Observer: Donald C PARKER, Coral Gables, FL. USA