Observations by Month: January
Summary:
I felt that it was important to continue Mars observations through this period of less than transparent skies and diminishing disk diameter in order to see just how small a disk I can still get useful data from and as preparation for the next three oppositions which will occur under similiar circumstances. I have been surprised at the amount of detail still visible. The South polar region is becoming more cloudy with the formation of the new cap beginning, as well, the whole southern hemisphere is becoming more hazy and cloudy with bright clouds visible in Libya, north of Sabeus Sinus, Chryse and Solis Lacus.
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