MarsWatch 1996-1997

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Observation of March 26, 1997
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Begin: 21h 20m UT
End: 23h 10m

Ls = 89, diam = 13.9 arcsec

Drawing: 02h 15m, CM 60.

Semi-apo refractor of Osservatorio di Torino, 420 mm f/16.7, 412 X. Seeing (Antoniadi) V, good transparency.

Notes:
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Very strong turbulence, only a rough sketch is possible. NPC is surrounded by a dark collar. White clouds at foll. limb. Nothing particular with W25 or W38A.

Paolo Tanga
Mars Program Coordinator
Sezione Pianeti - Unione Astrofili Italiani