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MarsWatch 1996-1997

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2 February 1997

melil2-2.jpg

Frank J. Melillo
14 Glen-Hollow Dr. #e-16
Holtsville, NY 11742
e-mail:
FrankJ12@aol.com

Date: 2/2/97 U.T.
Time:07:20 U.T.
CM: 106 deg
Ls: 72.7 deg
De: +22.9 deg
Mars Date:
Telescope: Celestron 8" , 307x
Filter: Light Blue-W#80A.
Seeing: 5 (1-10, 10 best)
Transparency: 4 (1-6, 6 best)
Observing Station: Same as above.

Notes:Water clouds were seen along the southern limb which obsecured some features. Equatorial white clouds were seen along the evening terminator.


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