Observation by Paul G. Abel: Mars: 13th August

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2020 Aug 13 - 01:34

Uploaded

2020 Aug 13 - 11:47

Objects

Mars

Equipment

305mm Newtonian Reflector
x150 & x250

Title

Mars: 13th August

About this image

Once more we had some excellent seeing conditions here last night, although the skies themselves were rather hazy. I did plan a Perseid watch- but the skies became to hazy and in the event, I only observed one Perseid. Later on, Mars was an excellent sight- my 12" Newtonian gave some splendid views of the fine details on the Martian disk:

SPC continues to shrink- the cap seemed much brighter towards the morning limb of the planet.
Argyre was fairly distinctive as was the Mare Australe.
Solis Lacus showed a great deal of structure- the Ganges was a fine delicate streak passing down towards the north.
Erythraeum showed a good deal of structure- I'm not sure that I managed to record it all!
Chryse didn't seem to contain any clouds.
Niliacus Lacus visible to the far north.
The morning limb of the planet was rather brilliant and slightly bluish in colour towards the north.

Probably one of the best views of Mars I've had in decades!

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