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Mars Image 2014/02/14(UT)

Carlos.E.Hernandez
Carlos.E

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I made an observation of Mars on February 14, 2014 (07:45 U.T, CM 307.5oW) while 
the planet was ten arc-seconds in diameter using a 9-inch (23-cm) F/13.5 
Maksutov-Cassegrain (258x, S: 5-6/10, T: 5/6). I was able to detect a good 
amount of detail over the red planet. The North Polar Cap (NPC) was brilliant 
(10/10) with an irregular, dark (3/10) border over Cecropia. Syrtis Major was 
prominent preceding (p.) the central meridian (CM) and appeared dark to dusky 
(3-4/10) with dark (3/10) mottling noted within it. Sinus Sabaeus (3/10) and 
Sinus Meridiani (3-4/10) were prominent over the CM towards the south. A very 
bright to extremely bright (8-9/10) could was visible over Hellas basin towards 
the south-preceding portion of the disk (south of Syrtis Major). The desert 
regions appeared shaded to bright (6-7/10). Cloud hazes were also noted along 
the preceding and following limbs (especially over Chryse Planitia towards the 
following limb. I hope that you all like it.

My best to you and all Mars observers/imagers.



[Carlos.E. Hernandez  South Florida U.S.A ]

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