MarsWatch 1996-1997

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15 March 1997

March 15, 1997 U.T.
03:15 U.T.
Wratten #25, Red, Wratten #80A, Light Blue.
C.M.: 37 deg
Ls: 90 deg
De: +22 deg
17.5" f/4.5 Newtonian, 520x
Seeing: 7.5 (1-10, 10 best)
Transparency: 6 (1-6, 6 best)

Notes: Very strong "Blue Clearing". Large morning limb haze and clouds. Southern limb haze.

Daniel M. Troiani (Mars Section Leader, ALPO)
dtroiani@triton.cc.il.us

Observing Station:
Rima Tenuis Observatory
Schaumburg, IL 60193
+42 deg North, 88 deg West


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