The bright cloud over Hellas looks like it may have escaped the basin on its western side.

Mars UTC

CM1: 345.60°

CLat: -26.10°

Description

Mars is only 7.1" in width, or about 30% of its apparent width at the end of July. Sky conditions were much better tonight compared to last month.

Notes:

  • Sinus Meridiani is at the central meridian.
  • Syrtis Major and Hellas Basin are setting.
  • The bright orange cloud over Hellas looks like it may have escaped the basin on its western side.
  • The south polar cap is very small.

Logs
FireCapture v2.6  Settings
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Observer=Ethan Chappel
Camera=ZWO ASI174MM
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Profile=Mars
Diameter=7.18"
Magnitude=0.54
CM=347.4°  (during mid of capture)
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Date=2019_01_06
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ROI=184x190
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Gamma=50 (off)
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Limit=150 Seconds
Sensor temperature=28.5°C