Frank J Melillo(Celestron 203mm Schmidt Starlight Xpress MX-5)
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It is getting pretty dificult to image, although, the seeing was below average.
So, this is the best image for that evening:
At CM 84 degrees logitude, perhaps Solis Lucas may be visible while it is merging with other albedo features.
It is hard to confirm that under the bad seeing condition.
[Frank J Melillo Holtsville NY U.S.A]
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Donald C Parker(16-in (41cm) Newtonian)
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Tiny SPC remnant glimpsed visually at 700X and suggested on the images.
D.C. Parker, Coral Gables, FL. 16-in (41cm) Newtonian
ST9XE CCD Camera Eyepiece Projection @ f/59
Integration Times: RRGB Images
RED (RG610 Red Filter, 610-1100nm: NO IR Rejection) 0.20s 2-3 images
GREEN (CFW8C, 531nm central; BWHM 86nm) 0.80s 4 images
BLUE (CFW8C, 450nm central, BWHM 116nm) 3.15s 4-5 images
Images bias,flat and dark corrected.
Seeing very good, (7-9 Pickering). Transparency = 3.5-4m, pre-front cirrus.
Wind SSE 0-7kts. Altitude = 67-64 degrees. No dew.
Tiny SPC Remnant detected -- also glimpsed visually at 700X.
Localized cloud on SW limb -- appears to rotate with planet.
Conspicuous NP Hood and PM limb arc. Chryse bright in all filters. Aurorae Sinus very dark.
[ Donald C Parker Coral Gables, Florida U.S.A]
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