MARS at 6.3 arc seconds

[mikeDnight]

It's definitely getting bigger but its still a tricky little tease. This morning's sketch was made under less than ideal conditions, as the image suffered from some turbulence due to its low angle. On top of that there was incoming cloud that kept dimming the view. Still, after twenty to thirty minutes scouring the tiny disc for every trace of potential detail, I ended up with this pleasing result. 

LCM = 196.99°;  D = 6.3 " arc; Tilt +3°.   Magnification X197;  Takahashi FC100DC with prism diagonal. Seeing =lll Antoniadi.

 

Below in classic orientation!

[Alan White]

Nice one Mike.

You were lucky to see some sky, we are clouded out.

[JeremyS]

Cracking observation and sketch, Mike!

[mikeDnight]

59 minutes ago, Alan White said:

Nice one Mike.

You were lucky to see some sky, we are clouded out.

 

11 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

Cracking observation and sketch, Mike!

Thanks chaps! 

It shouldn't be too long before the increasing image scale will make things much easier to see. Although the low angle will make observing it a challenge!

[paulastro]

Excellent sketch Mike. 

[mariosi]

Superb! 

Marios