So thinking that seeing would also be good tonight, I brought out the 150mm
The seeing indeed improved for the better. Now that Mars is showing a new face different from earlier in the month, I was looking forward to tonight's observation. The following features were in view (between 8:30 – 10:00 PM) using magnifications of 190x, 200x, 286x, and 300x. all dark
- Mare Erythraeum
- Aurorae Sinus
- Solis Lacus
- Valles Marineris – evident through the dark
albedo feature outlining the valley/canyon.
- Mare Sirenum – partial view, as it is just revealing itself
After midnight, the Mare Sirenum should be fully in view – didn’t want to stay up that late. I’ll save it for another night.