From
Damian PEACH
@. . . . . . Here is
another Mars observation.
Rather poor seeing this morning, but the main features were observed.
Best Wishes
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@. . . . . . . .Here is another
observation. Better seeing this morning allowed for reasonable
views. Best Wishes
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>INFORMATION
FOR MARS OBSERVATION,
>D. A. Peach,
>12" (30.5cm) Meade SCT.
>Magnifications406X.
>Filters: W#21 Filter.
> Seeing poor-fair
>(2-5), deteriorated later. Transparency
excellent (5.5mag.)
>No wind, light dew.
>Observation Time:
>Mars CML: 252.4
>Ls: 102.5
>Diameter: 5.60"
>Comments: Fast seeing
conditions made for a rather low contrast view,
>there were frequent glimpses of detail.
>The Albedo features appeared of low contrast, but Syrtis Major, Mare
Cimmerium and Utopia were all observed
>with certainty.
>The NPC appeared small and bright. No other cloud markings observed
(probably due to the seeing conditions.)
>INFORMATION
FOR MARS OBSERVATION,
>12" (30.5cm) Meade SCT.
>Magnifications:
406X.
>Filters:
Unfiltered & W#21 Filter.
>Transparency
good (4.0mag), increasing haze/clouds late.
>No
wind. Moderate dew.
>Mars
CML: 211.3
>Ls:
103.8
>Diameter:
5.70"
>A
distinct Morning Limb Haze was observed over Syrtis Major. Also a fairly
prominent
>evening limb cloud/haze over Tharsis. I think the Tharsis
haze/cloud is probably associated
>with
>Mare
Cimmerium distinct, as was Utopia.
Damian PEACH (
ALPO/BAA Jupiter Sections; BAA
Saturn Section
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