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Clyde Foster
C.Foster

Clyde Foster
Light cloud prevented decent G and B captures yesterday afternoon, but I did manage limited R610LP and R captures, which I have presented for comparison.
Niliacus Lacus is again central, with M Erythraeum at the top and M Acidalium towards the bottom.
Margaritifer Sinus and Indus remain prominent.
Thanks to interaction with, and feedback from, the NASA MRO/MSSS team, I was able to confirm that the lightness along Valles Marineris is in fact a result of dust activity arising from localised dust storms that have moved north from the Solis Lacus region over the last few days. My sincere thanks to Dr B Cantor of Malin Space Science Systems for this feedback.

[Clyde Foster : Khomas,Namibia]

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2025/09/16