Posts Made By: Carlos E. Hernandez

I made a pair of observations of Mars on October 11, 2005 (05:30 and 06:15 U.T.) under average to good (6-7/10) seeing conditions. A wealth of detail was visible over the Martian disk that was almost impossible to render. The Solis Lacus region was very complex as depicted. A W-cloud was noted over the Tharsis region, especially in blue light (Wratten 38A). I welcome any comments that you may have on my observations.

Date (U.T.): October 11, 2005
Time (U.T.): 05:30 (left image) and 06:15 (right image)
CM: 110.4 (left image) and 121.3 (right image)
Ls: 304.2 (Mid-Northern Winter/Southern Summer)
De -11.1, Ds -20.3, p 0.96, 19.03"
Instrument: 9" F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 248x and 374x
Filters (Wratten): 30 and 38A
Seeing (1-10): 6-7, Antoniadi (III-II)
Transparency (1-6): 4-5

Notes:
05:30 U.T. (Left image, IL/W30): The South Polar Cap (SPC) was very small and brilliant (10/10) surrounded by a dark (3/10) collar. Mare Australe appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) and mottled. Solis Lacus was visible towards the preceding limb and appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) with northern (Geryon (5/10) and Calydon (4/10)) and southern (Ambrosia (5/10) and Bathys (4/10)) projections over Thaumasia (7/10). Nectar (3/10) was visibly connecting Solis Lacus to Mare Erythraeum (3-4/10). Agathodaemon (Coprates) was visible as a dark (3/10) projection from the preceding limb connecting to a partially obscured, by clouds/haze (8/10), Tithonius Lacus (Melas Lacus (4/10) and Noctis Lacus (5/10); also comprising Echus Lacus, Hebes Lacus, and Ius Lacus which were not visible). Bosporos Gemmatus was dark to dusky (3-4/10) with condensations. Aonius Sinus (3/10) was visible on the CM with Phasis (4/10) projecting to the north. Phasis appeared to connect to a curvilinear and dusky (4/10) band from Tithonius Lacus which then completed a ring complex surrounding Solis Lacus. Daedalia appeared bright (7/10) between Phasis and Araxes (5/10). Mare Sirenum was visible following the CM and appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10). Sirenum Deprresio appeared a dark (3/10), circular albedo feature over the south-following border of Mare Sirenum. Phaethontis appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10) south of Mare Sirenum. The western (following) border of Mare Acidalium (5/10) was partially obscured by clouds/haze (8-9/10). Tharsis appeared shaded to bright (6-7/10). Arcadia and Amazonis appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) and very mottled. A bright (7/10) patch was noted within this region which may represent the area of Olympus Mons (no specific brightening was noted over this area using the blue filter(W38A)). Dusky to dull (4-5/10) albedo features were noted over (or visible through) a semi-transparent North Polar Hood (NPH, 8-9/10). Thin and extremely bright (9/10) morning and evening limb hazes (MLH and ELH) were noted as well.

06:15 U.T. (Right image, W38A): The South Polar Cap (SPC) appeared small and brilliant (10/10). Solis Lacus and Mare Sirenum were visible as dull (5/10) albedo features. A very bright (8/10) W-cloud was noted over Tharsis, north of the Tithonius Lacus complex. Arcadia and Amazonis appeared to be obscured by a very bright to extremely bright (8-9/10) haze. Extremely bright (9/10) morning limb haze (MLH) and evening limb haze (ELH) were visible as well.

The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of Mars.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez

I made a pair of observations of Mars on October 13, 2005 (06:00 and 06:35 U.T.) under average to good (6-7/10) seeing conditions. A wealth of detail was again visible over the Martian disk that was very difficult render. The Solis Lacus region was very complex and mottled within. A W-cloud was again noted over the Tharsis region, especially in blue light (Wratten 38A). I welcome any comments on my observations.

Date (U.T.): October 13, 2005
Time (U.T.): 06:00 (left image) and 06:35 (right image)
CM: 099.7 (left image) and 108.3 (right image)
Ls: 305.4 (Mid-Northern Winter/Southern Summer)
De -11.3, Ds -20.0, p 0.96, 19.24"
Instrument: 9" F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 248x and 344x
Filters (Wratten): 30 and 38A
Seeing (1-10): 5-7, Antoniadi (III-II)
Transparency (1-6): 5

Notes:
06:00 U.T. (Left image, IL/W30): The South Polar Cap (SPC) was very small and brilliant (10/10) surrounded by a dark (3/10) collar. Mare Australe appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) and mottled. Solis Lacus was visible just preceding the CM appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) with northern (Geryon (5/10) and Calydon (4/10)) and southern (Ambrosia (5/10) and Bathys (4/10)) projections over Thaumasia (7/10). Solis Lacus appeared to be mottled within during moments of steady seeing. Nectar (3/10) was visibly connecting Solis Lacus to Mare Erythraeum (3-4/10). Protei Regio appeared shaded to bright (6-7/10) within Mare Erythraeum. Aurorae Sinus appeared as a dark (3/10), bifid projection from the north-following border of Mare Erythraeum. Agathodaemon (Coprates) was visible as a dark (3/10), curvilinear projection from the following (western) border of Mare Erythraeum connecting to the Tithonius Lacus complex. The southern border of Tithonius Lacus was the only segment visible as haze/clouds obscured the rest of the complex. (Melas Lacus, Noctis Lacus, Echus Lacus, Hebes Lacus, and Ius Lacus). A very bright to extremely bright (8-9/10) W-shaped cloud was noted north of the Tithonius Lacus complex over Tharsis (it appeared to extend from the preceding limb to over the following border of Solis Lacus). Bosporos Gemmatus was dark to dusky (3-4/10) with condensations within it. Aonius Sinus (3/10) was visible following the CM with Phasis (4/10) projecting to the north. Phasis appeared to connect to a curvilinear, dark (3/10), comma-shaped albedo feature on the CM. The ring complex surrounding Solis Lacus was partially obscured over it's following (western) half. Daedalia appeared bright (7/10) between Phasis and Araxes (5/10). Mare Sirenum was visible following the CM, towards the following limb. and appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10). Phaethontis appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10) south of Mare Sirenum. The western (following) border of Mare Acidalium (5/10) was partially obscured by clouds/haze (8-9/10). Tharsis appeared shaded to bright (6-7/10). Arcadia and Amazonis appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) and very mottled. Dusky to dull (4-5/10) albedo features were noted over (or visible through) a semi-transparent North Polar Hood (NPH, 8-9/10). Thin and extremely bright (9/10) morning and evening limb hazes (MLH and ELH) were noted as well.

06:35 U.T. (Right image, W38A): The South Polar Cap (SPC) appeared small and brilliant (10/10). Solis Lacus and Mare Sirenum were visible as dull (5/10) albedo features. A very bright (8/10) W-cloud was noted over Tharsis, north of the Tithonius Lacus complex. Arcadia and Amazonis appeared to be obscured by a very bright to extremely bright (8-9/10) haze. Extremely bright (9/10) morning limb haze (MLH) and evening limb haze (ELH) were visible as well.

The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of Mars.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez

I made an observation of Mars the day after South Florida was pummeled by Hurricane Wilma. We suffered significant damage (homes, trees and other objects) as we were subjected to winds over 130 miles per hour (>208 km/h) for several hours. My observation was made using my older Celestron 8-inch SCT as I had no power for nearly five days (no tracking of the planet possible). I am in the process of cleaning up and will have to make my notes brief.

Date (U.T.): October 26, 2005
Time (U.T.) 03:15
CM 303.9
Ls: 313.0 (Mid-Northern Winter/Southern Summer)
De -13.1, Ds -17.9, p 0.99, 20.11"
Instrument: Celestron 8" F/10 SCT
Magnification: 194x
S (1-10): 5-6, Antoniadi (I-V): III
Transparency: 6+ (No lights!)

Notes:
The dust storm appears to be obscuring the majority of the Southern hemisphere of Mars. It's color appeared a pale yellow-mustard to my eyes. The storm appears to extend into the Hellas basin (6-8/10) from Noachis (6-7/10). The southern half of Meridiani Sinus (southern half, 3-6/10) was partially obscured by dust. The South Polar Cap (10/10) was visible through the dust . Syrtis Major appeared prominent (3-4/10) preceding the CM. Mare Tyrrhenum (4/10) and Syrtis Minor (3/10) were visible towards the preceding limb. Sinus Sabaeus was prominent (3-4/10) as well on the CM. Pandorae Fretum (4-6/10) was obscured over certain sections by dust. A thin, dusky to dull (4-5/10) Hellespontus was visible through the dust. Neith Regio, Aeria, Arabia, Moab, and Eden were bright (7/10) without any other detail visible within. Extremely bright (9/10) morning limb haze (MLH), North Polar Hood (NPH), and evening limb haze (ELH) were visible.

I welcome any comments on my observation. I look forward to images and observations of Mars as the planet nears opposition.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez

I made a pair of Mars observations on November 3, 2005 (04:45 and 05:45 U.T). The following (morning) limb appears to contain dust (a dull beige color noted) as well as portions of the southern hemisphere (especially over Eridania-Ausonia). Hesperia may have contained some dust as well. I welcome any comments on my observations.

Date (U.T.): November 3, 2005
Time (U.T.): 04:45 (left image) and 05:45 (right image)
CM: 255.4 (left image) and 270.0 (right image)
Ls: 317.6 (Mid-Northern Winter/Southern Summer)
De -14.6, Ds -16.4, p 0.99, 20.11"
Instrument: 9" F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 248x and 388x
Filters (Wratten): 30 (magenta) and 38A (blue)
Seeing (1-10): 5-6 (moments of 7), Antoniadi (I-V): III
Transparency (1-6): 5

Notes:
04:45 U.T. (Left image, CM 255.4, IL/W30): The South Polar Cap (SPC) appeared small and brilliant (10/10). Mare Australe appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) and mottled. Mare Chronium appeared dusky (4/10) preceding the CM. Mare Hadriacum and Tiphys Fretum appeared as a dark to dusky (3-4/10), curvilinear albedo feature following the CM. Electris, Eridania, and Ausonia appeared bright (7/10) with a pale yellow-mustard color noted over these regions (dust?). Hellas appeared shaded to bright (6-7/10) with a very bright (8/10) northwest sector (water vapor versus dust?). Mare Cimmerium and Tritonis Sinus (sharp projection over the following end of Mare Cimmerium) appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) preceding the CM. Hesperia appeared shaded to bright (6-7/10) with dull (5/10) streaks across it (including Cerberus III). Hesperia appeared a pale yellow-mustard color as well (dust?). Mare Tyrrhenum and Syrtis Minor appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) and mottled following the CM. Iapygia Viridis appeared dusky to dark (3-4/10) and mottled. Syrtis Major appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) over it's preceding half (Moeris Lacus appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) along it's preceding border). Aeolis, Aethiopis, and Aetheria appeared bright (7/10) without any other detail visible. Nodus Alcyonius appeared a dusky (4/10), elliptical albedo feature towards the north-following limb. Utopia appeared as a dark to dusky (3-4/10) wedge adjacent to an extremely bright (9/10) cloud over the Nf limb. The Hyblaeus Extension appeared as a dusky to dull (4-5/10) area preceding the CM. Extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (ELH) and morning limb haze (MLH) were visible.

05:45 U.T. (Right image, CM 270.0, W38A): Mare Cimmerium, Mare Tyrrhenum, Mare Hadriacum, Iapygia Viridis, and Syrtis Major appeared dull (5/10). Eridania and Ausonia appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10). Hellas appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10, brightest over the northwest sector). Libya appeared to contain a very bright (8/10) cloud over it. Extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (ELH) and morning limb haze (MLH) were visible as well.

The best of luck observing and imaging Mars.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez

I made a pair of Mars observations on November 7, 2005 (02:15 and 02:50 U.T.) under average seeing conditions (5/10, the atmosphere did steady for brief moments to 6-7/10). Electris and Eridania appeared bright and both exhibiting a mildly yellow-mustard color (dust?). "Valhalla" was diffusely visible following the CM. I welcome any comments on my observations.

Date (U.T.): November 7, 2005
Time (U.T.): 02:15 (left image) and 02:50 (right image)
CM: 183.7 (left image) and 192.2 (right image)
Ls: 319.8 (Mid-Northern Winter/Southern Summer)
De: -15.3, Ds: -15.7, p 1.00, 19.94"
Instrument: 9" F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 248x and 388x
Filters (Wratten): 30 and 38A
Seeing (1-10): 5, Antoniadi (I-V): III
Transparency (1-6): 4

Notes:
02:15 U.T. Left image, CM 183.7, IL/W30): The South Polar Cap (SPC) appeared over the southern limb as a thin, brilliant (10/10) oval (not as readily visible from this longitude). Mare Australe and Mare Chronium appeared dark to dull (3-5/10) and mottled. Phaethontis appeared bright (7/10). Electris and Eridania wee also bright (7/10) but appeared to be mildly yellow-mustard tinged (dust?). Mare Sirenum appeared dark (3/10) and mottled. Mare Cimmerium appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) and mottled as well. "Valhalla" appeared as a diffuse, dull (5/10) band north of Mare Cimmerium. Zephyria and Aeolis appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10) north of Mare Cimmerium as well (water vapor cloud vs. dust). Memnonia, Zephyria, Aeolis, Aethiopis, and Aetheria appeared bright (7/10). Elysium appeared shaded to bright (6-7/10) preceding the CM. Phlegra appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10). The Hyblaeus Extension appeared dark to dull (3-5/10) and mottled following Elysium. Utopia appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) following the CM. An extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (ELH) and morning limb haze (MLH) were noted. An extremely bright (9/10) North Polar Limb (or Hood?) was noted as well.

02:50U.T. (Right image, CM 192.2, W38A): Mare Sirenum and Mare Cimmerium were dull (5/10) preceding and following the CM, respectively. Bright to very bright (7-8/10) clouds were noted over Phaethontis, Electris, Eridania, Zephyria, and Aeolis. Extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (ELH), morning limb haze (MLH), North polar limb, and South polar limb were noted.

The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of the red planet.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez

I was struck by the beauty of the Moon (4 days old) next to the planet Venus at sunset on November 6, 2005 (23:15 U.T. or 06:15 EST). The pair was separated by approximately three degrees. I decided to attempt to record the sight. I hope that you all like it.

Carlos

I made a pair of Mars observations on November 8, 2005 (00:50 and 01:15 U.T.) under average to good seeing conditions (6-7/10). Much detail was noted over the southern hemisphere from Solis Lacus to Mare Cimmerium. Olympus Mons (orographic cloud) was noted as well. I welcome any comments that you may have on my observations.

Date (U.T.) November 8, 2005
Time (U.T.): 00:50 (left image) and 01:15 (right image)
CM: 154.1 (left image) and 160.2 (right image)
Ls: 320.3 (Mid-Northern Winter/Southern Summer)
De: -15.5, Ds: -15.5, p: 1.00, 19.88"
Instrument: 9" F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 248x, 298x, and 388x
Filters (Wratten): 30 and 38A
S (1-10): 6-7, Antoniadi (I-V): III-II
Transparency (1-6): 5

Notes:
00:50 U.T. (Left image, CM 154.1, IL/W30): The South Polar Cap (SPC) was brilliant and small. Mare Austale was dusky to dull (4-5/10) and mottled. Solis Lacus appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) over the south-preceding limb. Aonius Sinus appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) with Phasis (5/10) projecting from it's northern border. Daedalia, Phaethontis, Electris, and Eridania appeared bright (7/10). Mare Sirenum appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) and mottled on the CM (Caralis Fons (4/10) was noted along it's southern border). Mare Cimmerium was dark to dusky (3-4/10) following Mare Sirenum. "Valhalla" appeared as a dull (5/10) and diffuse band north of Mare Sirenum and Mare Cimmerium. Memnonia and Zephyria appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10). Tithonius Lacus was visible as a dark to dusky (3-4/10) wedge along the preceding limb surrounded by a very bright to extremely bright (8-9/10) cloud projecting from the extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (ELH). Tharsis and Amazonis appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10). Tempe and Arcadia appeared dull to shaded (5-6/10). Olympus Mons (orographic cloud) appeared very bright (8/10) over Tharsis preceding the CM. Phlegra appeared dusky to dull (4-5/10) towards the following limb (preceding Elysium). The southern components of the Propontis Complex (Euxinus Lacus, Propontis I, and possibly Castorius Lacus) were dusky to dull (4-5/10). Elysium appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10) adjacent to an extremely bright (9/10) morning limb haze (MLH). An extremely bright (9/10) North Polar Haze (NPH) was noted as well.

01:15 U.T. (Right image, CM 160.2, W38A): A very bright to extremely bright (8-9/10) cloud was noted to project from the preceding limb over Tharsis and extending to Memnonia. Mare Sirenum and Mare Cimmerium appeared dull (5/10). Olympus Mons (orographic cloud) was very bright (8/10) towards the north-preceding limb over Tharsis. Bright to very bright (7-8/10) discrete clouds were noted over Phaethontis, Electris, Memnonia, and Zephyria. Elysium appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10) over the north-following limb. Extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (LH), morning limb haze (MLH), and North Polar Haze (NPH) were noted as well.

The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of Mars.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez

I made a pair of Mars observations on November 11, 2005 (00:45 and 01:15 U.T.) under average seeing conditions (5-6/10, periods of 7). Much detail was noted over the southern hemisphere from Solis Lacus to Mare Cimmerium. I welcome any comments that you may have on my observations.

Date (U.T.) November 11, 2005
Time (U.T.): 00:45 (left image) and 01:15 (right image)
CM: 126.5 (left image) and 133.8 (right image)
Ls: 322.0 (Mid-Northern Winter/Southern Summer)
De: -16.0, Ds: -14.9, p: 0.99, 19.64"
Instrument: 9" F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 248x, 298x, and 388x
Filters (Wratten): 30 and 38A
S (1-10): 5-6 (periods of 7), Antoniadi (I-V): III
Transparency (1-6): 5

Notes:
00:45 U.T. (Left image, CM 126.5, IL/W30): The South Polar Cap (SPC) was brilliant and very small. Mare Austale was dusky to dull (4-5/10) and mottled. Solis Lacus appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) over the south-preceding limb. Nectar appeared broad and dusky (4/10). Ambrosia (5/10) and Bathys (5/10) were noted to project from the southern border of Solis Lacus. Geryon (5/10) and Calydon (5/10) were noted to project from it's northern border. Aonius Sinus appeared dusky (4/10) with Phasis (5/10) projecting from it's northern border. Daedalia, Phaethontis, and Electris appeared bright (7/10). Mare Sirenum appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) and mottled following the CM (Caralis Fons (4/10) was noted along it's southern border). Mare Cimmerium was dark to dusky (3-4/10) following Mare Sirenum towards the following limb. Memnonia and Zephyria appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10) north of Mare Sirenum. Tithonius Lacus was visible as a dark to dusky (3-4/10) wedge towards the preceding limb surrounded by a very bright to extremely bright (8-9/10) cloud projecting from the extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (ELH). Tharsis and Amazonis appeared bright (7/10). Tempe and Arcadia appeared dull to shaded (5-6/10). Olympus Mons appeared as a bright (7/10) circular albedo feature over Tharsis following the CM. Phlegra appeared as a dusky (4/10) "sliver" towards the following limb. An extremely bright (9/10) morning limb haze (MLH) and North Polar Haze (NPH) were noted as well.

01:15 U.T. (Right image, CM 133.8, W38A): A bright to very bright (7-8/10) cloud was noted to project from the preceding limb over Tharsis , Daedalia, Memnonia, and Zephyria on the following limb (cloud band?). Solis Lacus, Mare Sirenum and Mare Cimmerium appeared dull (5/10). Extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (LH), morning limb haze (MLH), and North Polar Haze (NPH) were noted as well. A very bright (8/10) projection (cloud) from the NPH was noted over Tempe-Arcadia.

The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of Mars.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez

The weather in South Florida was not good enough to make an observation of Mars but instead I made the next best thing. Mars was located approximately 2.5 degrees south of the Moon (Waxing gibbous, 13.82 days old) while wispy clouds flew by. I decided that this made a striking pair to render. My observation of the Moon-Mars conjunction was made on November 15, 2005 (02:00 U.T.). I hope that you all like the drawing.

Carlos

I made an observation of Mars on November 17, 2005 (05:00 and 05:45 U.T.) under average to good seeing conditions (5-7/10). Much detail was noted over the southern hemisphere from Solis Lacus to Mare Cimmerium. A bright (7/10) streak was noted along the length of Mars Sirenum (cloud vs. dust?). I welcome any comments that you may have on my observation.

Date (U.T.) November 17, 2005
Time (U.T.): 05:00 (left image) and 05:45 (right image)
CM: 135.8 (left image) and 146.8 (right image)
Ls: 325.4 (Mid-Northern Winter/Southern Summer)
De: -17.0, Ds: -13.8, p: 0.99, 19.02"
Instrument: 9" F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 248x and 347x
Filters (Wratten): 30 and 38A
S (1-10): 5-7, Antoniadi (I-V): III-II
Transparency (1-6): 4

Notes:
05:00 U.T. (Left image, CM 135.8, IL/W30): The South Polar Cap (SPC) was brilliant and very small (more readily noticeable during moments of steady seeing). Mare Austale was dusky to dull (4-5/10) and mottled. Solis Lacus appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) over the south-preceding limb. Ambrosia (5/10) and Bathys (5/10) were noted to project from the southern border of Solis Lacus. Geryon (5/10) and Calydon (5/10) were noted to project from it's northern border. Aonius Sinus appeared dusky (4/10) with Phasis (5/10) projecting from it's northern border. Daedalia, Phaethontis, and Electris appeared bright (7/10). Mare Sirenum appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) and mottled following the CM (Caralis Fons (4/10) was noted along it's following-southern border). A bright (7/10) streak was noted within Mare Sirenum along it's east-west length (possibly a cloud or dust?). Araxes was noted as a dull (5/10), diffuse projection over the preceding end of Mare Sirenum. Mare Cimmerium was diffusely visible within the extremely bright (9/10) morning limb haze (MLH). Memnonia and Zephyria appeared bright to very bright (7-8/10) north of Mare Sirenum. Tharsis and Amazonis appeared bright (7/10). Tempe and Arcadia appeared dull to shaded (5-6/10). Olympus Mons appeared as a bright (7/10) circular albedo feature over Tharsis preceding the CM. An extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (ELH) and North Polar Haze (NPH) were noted as well.

05:45 U.T. (Right image, CM 146.8, W38A): Solis Lacus, Mare Sirenum and Mare Cimmerium appeared dull (5/10). A very bright to extremely bright (8-9/10) cloud was noted to project from the preceding limb over Tharsis. Bright to very bright (7-8/10) clouds were noted over Memnonia and Zephyria. Extremely bright (9/10) evening limb haze (LH), morning limb haze (MLH), and North Polar Haze (NPH) were noted as well. A very bright (8/10) projection (cloud) from the NPH was noted over Tempe-Arcadia.

The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of Mars.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez