Observation by Paul G. Abel: Mars: 27th August

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2020 Aug 26 - 23:55

Uploaded

2020 Aug 27 - 18:22

Objects

Mars

Equipment

305mm Newtonian reflector
x150 & x188

Title

Mars: 27th August

About this image

Attached is an observation of Mars I made on the morning of the 27th August. Although there were some passing clouds, the seeing was rather good and my 12" Newtonian provided some stunning views of the surface:

Syrtis Major can be seen on the morning side. The Mare Tyrrhenum was quite dark.
Ansonia fairly well defined. Hellas fairly distinct but not overly bright- for the first time details in Hellas seen very distinctly (albeit rather faint). The Mare Hadriacum didn't seem particularly dark.
Nare Cimmerium can be seen near the evening side of the limb and I was able to see Sinus Gomer.
To the south, Eridania and Thyle II were fairly well define, the south polar cap now fairly small.
There appeared to be a bluish haze present along the northern limb, and bright clouds present on the morning limb.

Cloud cover became complete by 0056UT.

Best wishes,

-Paul

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