From Damian
PEACH
@. . . . . . Here is an observation from March 8th. Poor
seeing so low down, but some interesting clouds were still
noted.
Best Wishes
(10 March 2001 email)
INFORMATION FOR MARS OBSERVATION, MARCH
8th, 2001.
D. A. Peach, King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK.
12" (30.5cm) Meade SCT.
Magnifications: 406X.
Filters: Unfiltered/W#21.
Seeing very poor (2-3 at 15degs altitude.) Seeing good (6-7) at ~50
degs altitude.
Transparency good (4.0mag), high haze,
cirrus.
Wind SE (0-5mph.) Light dew.
Observation Time: 04:40 - 04:55 UT
Mars CML: 65.6
Ls: 127.4
Diameter: 8.29"
Altitude of Mars: 15degs.
Comments: Seeing at this altitude was poor on this occasion,
seriously limiting the view. Despite this a distinct haze over Chryse was
observed. Also, prominent Olympus Mons cloud on the Morning Limb. Haze also
visible over Argyre I. NPC quite small, but still visible.
Mare Acidalium/Erythraeum visible, but rather deviod of fine details
due to seeing. Solis Lacus faint, again due to seeing. Nilokeras also
faint.
Damian PEACH (Norfolk UK)
ALPO/BAA Jupiter Sections; BAA Saturn Section
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