Mars '05
Opposition: November 7th in Aries
Magnitude: -2.3
Diameter: 20.19 arc seconds
This web page is a record of observations from Worth Hill Observatory.
Images were taken using a 50 cm Newtonian stopped down to 25cm, and
Toucam Pro webcam. Wide field images were taken with a
Canon 350D. This is a favourable opposition this year with Mars being well placed and at a decent altitude.
This image was taken from inside the observatory through the dome
entrance showing Mars rising in the eastern sky. 30 sec Canon
350D Date: 2005-11-09.
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October 21st
Showing retreating south polar cap. Syrtis Major on the meridian
which is the large dark V shaped formation. Blue
atmospheric haze surrounds the north polar region - the North Polar
Hood.
The dust storm which has just been identified is not yet visible here, as it lies in the other hemisphere.t
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October 2nd
The Syrtis Major is now just passed the meridian, the bright area
to its south is the giant impact basin Hellas. The Sinus Meridianii or
Dawes Forked Bay is just appearing on the western limb. A bright limb
haze is apparent to the south west, which may be attributable to the
dust storm.
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October 31st
Not very good seing conditions tonight. Mare Sirenum on the eastern
limb adjoining Mare Cimmerium. Both appear as a dark streak crossing
diagonally across Mars. The bright patch to the North is Chaos.
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November 6th
White clouds visible over Olympus Mons -
shows as a white patch at lower central region of this inmage. These
are orographic clouds that form from condensation from air cooling as
it rises up the sides of this huge volcano.Solis Lacus or "The Eye of
Mars" visible on the evening limb. |
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November 9th
Solis Lacus or "The Eye of
Mars" visible just to the west of the central meridian. White clouds still visible surrounding Nix Olympia (Olympus Mons)
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