Observation by Paul G. Abel: Dusty Mars...

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2019 Jan 30 - 18:20

Uploaded

2019 Jan 31 - 18:17

Objects

Mars

Equipment

203mm Newtonian Reflector
x312 & x400

Title

Dusty Mars...

About this image

An observation of Mars I made on 30th January 2019 using my 203mm Newtonian reflector. Conditions were quite unusual- the sky was dark and very transparent and yet the seeing conditions were excellent at around AI-II. As a result I was able to use a power of x400 to examine the surface:

The small SPC was just visible.
The Hellas basin was on the prec. limb and appears to be filled with yellowish dust.
It also seems as though there was dust in both Nachos and the Argyre basins.
Sinus Sabeus quite prominent and easy to see, to the south Pandorae Fretum was also easy to make out.
Mare Eyrthraeum seemed somewhat washed out.
Bright white clouds seem to be present to the the far north.

The outdoor thermometer recorded a temperature of -6.3° last night, although it is in a sheltered spot so quite probably colder- not of course as cold as the Martian deserts of Moan, Eden and Cydonia visible in the drawing north of Sinus Sabaeus!

Best wishes,

-Paul

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