Mars 22.2.2003

Viewed from 43 south with 5 inch f-15 D&G
8mm televue plossl 254 X 6 mm zeiss orth 312 X

Planet 5.8 arc seconds approx.
Polar cap visible and noticeably gibbous disc.

Not a lot of surface detail apparent still very small. Didn't bother with a sketch will wait til she's bigger.

This opposition will seriously favout the south and on Aug 27 she's 25.12 arc seconds I can't wait!

Phil,

This may be the best Mars apparition in a very long time. The planet will be above 10 arc-seconds for many months. I hope that we all have many exciting observations of it. The best of luck and happy Mars observing.

Carlos