Donald C Parker(16-in (41cm) Newtonian)
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The South Polar Hood appears
to be forming. The Syrtis Blue Cloud is visible, and some dusky markings
are present east of Syrtis Major. Is this a revival of the Laocoontis-Thoth
comples?
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) 0.19-0.20s 2-4 images
GREEN (CFW8C, 531nm central; BWHM 86nm) 0.85s 3-6 images
BLUE (CFW8C, 450nm central, BWHM 116nm) 3.40-3.50s 5 images
Images bias,flat and dark corrected.
Seeing poor, (2-4 Pickering). Transparency = 3.5m with high haze.
No Wind. Altitude = 63-53 degrees. Heavy dew.
NOTE: Region east of Syrtis Major has become dusky: Is the Loacoontis-Thoth
complex reviving? Hyblaeus dark. Cloud over Hellas on terminator.
South Polar Hood appears to be forming. Np Hood present but somewhat weak.
Syrtis Blue Cloud visible.
[ Donald C Parker Coral Gables, Florida U.S.A]
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