Observation of Jan. 16, 1997
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Begin: 23h 45m UT
End: 00h 15m
Ls = 65' diam = 9.2 arcsec
Drawings:
a) 23h 45m: CM 150
b) 00h 15m: CM 157
Semi-apo Refractor Of Osservatorio di Torino, 420 mm f/16.7, 412 X
Seeing II (Antoniadi), very good transparency.
Notes:
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This observation is rather a technical check of the recently refurbished
instrument. It performs very well. Nix Olympica well visible. Propontis
I obvious. Mare Sirenum at South limb. Two bright clouds at prec. limb.
Other weak markings on a fairly uniform disk.
Paolo Tanga
Mars Program Coordinator
Sezione Pianeti - Unione Astrofili Italiani