Hellas Basin appears to be covered in bright dust.
Mars 2018-10-28 03:38 UTC

CM1: 341.10°
CLat: -19.50°
Description
Seeing continued to worsen as Mars approached a roof giving off heat plumes.

Notes:
Sinus Meridiani is emerging from the night side.
Syrtis Major and Hellas Basin are setting.
Hellas Basin appears to be covered in bright dust.
Very little is left of the South polar cap.
Equipment
ZWO ASI290MM
Astro-Physics Advanced Convertible Barlow
Celestron EdgeHD 14
Logs
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