MARS 2018-RECOVERY FROM THE DUST STORM by C.Foster


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MARS 2018-RECOVERY FROM THE DUST STORM by C.Foster


MARS 2018-RECOVERY FROM THE DUST STORM by C.Foster
My first, rather tentative, attempt at planetary mapping, and no doubt I will refine it in due course. 
The map covers the period from 12 August through 9 September 2018. 
This was the period when the planet was recovering from the major dust storm which initiated at the end of May. 
I believe this selection is a good compromise with the planet clearing, 
and detail re-appearing, and the planet reducing in size. The map is generated from eight captures over the time period. 
With widely varying seeing conditions, the gibbous phase, combined with the dynamic changes on the planet as the dust cleared, 
all I can say is that I have renewed respect for Marco Vedovato and the Jupos team!

[Clyde Foster:Centurion,South Africa]

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