MarsWatch 1996-1997

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5 February 1997

February 5, 1997 U.T.
06:10 - 06:20 U.T.
Wratten 25, Red.
C.M.: 66 deg
Ls: 74 deg
10" f/9 Newtonian, 420x
Seeing: 10 (1-10, 10 best)
Transparency: 6 (1-6, 6 best)
Notes: Very later and bright evening limb cloud. Solis Lacus was very bright and in the clear. A little brightening along the southern limb.

Daniel M. Troiani (Mars Section Leader, ALPO)
Rima Tenuis Observatory
629 Verona Ct.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
dtroiani@triton.cc.il.us
dtroiani@usa.net

Observing Station: Winter Star Party
Summerland Key
Florida Keys
+24deg North


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