Observation by Mark Lonsdale: Mars 22nd July - polar cap breaking up; ...

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Mark Lonsdale

Observer

Mark Lonsdale

Observed

2020 Jul 22 - 08:38

Uploaded

2020 Jul 23 - 09:02

Objects

Mars

Equipment

C14 Edge HD
CGX-L Mount
ZWO462MC

Location

Canberra

Target name

Mars

Title

Mars 22nd July - polar cap breaking up; Olympus Mons visible

About this image

Bitterly cold this morning at Canberra, but better seeing than I have experienced for a few weeks.

The SPC is breaking up; Olympus Mons is a dark spot at about 1 o'clock. A general slight dustiness persists.

Files associated with this observation

Mars 22nd July 2020.png (144.3 kB)

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