Observed Mars at zenith this morning about 2:30AM in Tucson. Seeing was about 7/10 with some moments of high clarity. Here are a few things I saw:
Evidence of a bluish-white northern polar hood.
White clouds/haze in Tharsis region (orographic clouds maybe?)
Intense spot of bright frost or white cloud in Solis Lacus region.
Chryse area seemed devoid of frost or detail, possible dust storm??
Could someone that observed with a larger scope this morning please verify or comment on my observations?
Central meridian: 65 - 70*
Scope: 127mm Orion Apex Mak with EQ-3 mount and drive.
Magnification: 205X
Thanks,
Frank
Evidence of a bluish-white northern polar hood.
White clouds/haze in Tharsis region (orographic clouds maybe?)
Intense spot of bright frost or white cloud in Solis Lacus region.
Chryse area seemed devoid of frost or detail, possible dust storm??
Could someone that observed with a larger scope this morning please verify or comment on my observations?
Central meridian: 65 - 70*
Scope: 127mm Orion Apex Mak with EQ-3 mount and drive.
Magnification: 205X
Thanks,
Frank
