Marswatch 2011/2012
Mars observations for the 2011/2012 opposition. Drawings and images of observations during the period surrounding the 2011/2012 close approach of Mars.
This apparition, we will be again monitoring Mars for the following:
1 Changes in shape and size of the polar cap(s)
2 White clouds and frosts
3 Changes in both shape and intensity of albedo features from previous apparitions
4 Orographic clouds over the large volcanoes.
5 Dust storm activity
Observations:
Antoniadi seeing scale used for these observations:
I - Perfect seeing without a quiver.
II - Slight undulations, moments of calm lasting several seconds.
III - Moderate seeing with larger air tremors.
IV - Poor seeing; constant troublesome undulations.
V - Very bad seeing; even a rough sketch impossible.
Generally recorded as 'Seeing Antoniadi III'
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