λ=250゚Ls, (ω=355°W, φ=19°S), δ=25.1", ι=5°
Note:
Seeing 6 out of 10. Short observation between trees. Warm, humid, no wind, distant lightning, increasing clouds.
Set up the old 6-inch f/15 achromat! Still a very good performer. Who cares about a little color when you are mostly using color filters anyway.
For the first time,
planet surface seemed to appear on the "other side" of the South Polar
Cap. Some detail in the SPC, including the broken off chunk on the
preceding side. A very nice amount of detail across the surface of the
planet. Sinus Merdiani and Margaritifer Sinus were very dark and very
easy to make out. Quick glimpse of North Polar Hood in white light
before tree blocked view.
15cm f /15 refractor, 180-274x
Bowie, MD USA.