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Posts Made By: Carlos E. Hernandez

October 3, 2005 09:14 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

5-inch Mars 09/30

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Ron,

An excellent image of Mars showing the Syrtis Major region. Hellas appears free from dust at this time. The other albedo features that you mention are also noticeable. I look forward to your future images of Mars.

Carlos

October 3, 2005 09:27 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars Observation (September 28, 2005)

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Michael,

The albedo feature "Valhalla" (name in parentheses as it has not been approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) committee on planetary nomenclature, http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/approved.html
), is a diffuse band located north of Mare Cimmerium extending between Araxes and Sinus Gomer over Memnonia/Mesogaea/Zephyria/Aeolis. This feature was first noted (at least consistently imaged and observed) during the 2001 Mars apparition. It may not be an actual darkening over the Martian surface but instead a contrast effect between adjacent bright areas of desert. An excellent image of this feature obtained by Wes Higgins may be found at http://www.buytelescopes.com/gallery/view_photo.asp?pid=6983

Excellent maps of Mars to refer to;
http://mpfwww.jpl.nasa.gov/mpf/marswatch/marsnom.html
http://www.kk-system.co.jp/Alpo/Latest/map123.JPG

October 4, 2005 12:26 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

4-inch Mars 10/02 - Syrtis Major/Hellas Area

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Ron,

An outstanding image of Mars, especially for a 4 inch aperture. The albedo features are sharp and full of contrast. I hope that you enjoy many more steady nights in the future.

Carlos

October 13, 2005 07:12 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars With A New Technique, October 13

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Darlene,

I am glad that you enjoyed a good observing session of Mars this morning. I too was observing and have posted my observation above. It was difficult to render all that was visible. The best of luck in future observations of Mars.

Carlos

October 29, 2005 06:48 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Light Cup Mars Mini-Map

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Ron,

Thank you for posting your excellent labeled images of Mars. They will help other observers identify what is being observed over the red planet. I look forward to your images and observations of Mars.

Carlos

October 29, 2005 06:52 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars Dust Storm Update - Oct 25th

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Bruce,

An excellent image and observation of Mars showing the dust storm over the southern hemisphere of Mars. The dust has spread rapidly over the southern hemisphere thus far. I look forward to your future images.

Carlos

November 3, 2005 08:28 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Light Cup Mars visual magnification and sizes

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Ron,

An excellent lesson for us all as to the size of Mars at various magnifications. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

Carlos

November 8, 2005 12:26 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Sketch of Mars tonight

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Dmitri,

Thank you for posting your observation of Mars. You have recorded some albedo (dark) features in your drawing. If you waited for Mars to have risen a bit more you may have seen even more detail. I look forward to your future observations.

Carlos

November 15, 2005 07:40 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars sketch 13 November 2005

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Dimitri and Michael,

Thank you for posting your excellent observations of Mars. Dimitri shows the Mare Erythraeum region, as Michael points out. Michael recorded Mare Cimmerium and Mare Sirenum. I look forward to your future observations.

Michael-Thank you for the compliment on my latest observation of Mars.

Carlos

November 15, 2005 07:43 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Best surface detail yet on Mars!

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Linton,

Thank you for the link to the beautiful Martian panorama.

Carlos

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