Mars - 7th December 2020

[dweller25]

Hello, went out at 16:00UT tonight as clouds were forecast for 18:00 onwards.

Seeing was quite good - AIII to AII and Syrtis Major was almost central and showing decent contrast against the Martian sand.

Managed to see the SPC after 15 minutes of looking - very small and dim now.

Dew could be seen all around the preceding limb - brighter to the south.

The light coloured Hellas region could be seen below Syrtis Major.

Drawing done between 16:45 and 17:00UT, Takahashi FC100DZ at x192 and x240, CM=289'

 

[BRADLEY 1953]

Nice depiction, still cloudy here.

[dweller25]

Thanks, cloudy here for the next 7 days 🙁

[bish]

Nice sketch. I always find Mars a tricky one for detail.

[dweller25]

Thanks Bish

[mikeDnight]

In all your sketches you have a very nice and realistic drawing technique David, making a lovely record of observations to look back on.☺

[dweller25]

Thanks Mike 👍