MarsWatch 1996-1997

Images of Mars from Astronomers Around the World

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Date: Feb 5 97

Time: 0500 UTC

Telescope: 8" F/6 Newtonian/Dobsonian mount

Eyepiece: 7mm ortho

Filter: none

Mag: 200X, approx

Location: San Diego CA USA (sea level)

Seeing: 4

Transperancy: 3rd-4th magnitude

Temp: 40 degrees F.

Humidity: 80%

Wind: Calm

Observer: Lin Robertson