λ=348°Ls, (ω=194°, 197°W, φ=21°S), δ=6.4", ι=38°
Seeing good, (7-8 Pickering). Transparency = 0-4m with frequent cloud bands.
Wind NE 2-8 kts.. Altitude = 59-57°. No dew.
Note:
SP Hood well formed. NP Hood also present.
NOTE: Cerberus-Trivium now appears much darker than it has in several years.
Cerberus II or Cyclops detected. Streak along N. borders of Sirenum and Cimmerium visible.
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) : 0.17-0.25s 3-5 images (RG610, NO IR ejection)
Green (488 - 574nm) : 0.95s 4 images
Blue (392 - 508nm) : 3.90s 4 images
Images bias, flat and dark corrected.
Observer: Donald C PARKER, Coral Gables, FL. USA