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Mars Map

Started by Paul G. Abel , Mar 19 2023 06:15 AM

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#1 Paul G. Abel

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 06:15 AM

Hi all,

I have been continuing to follow Mars (although it has been very cloudy here for the last few weeks) and I have now made a Mars map based on my observations made during this apparition. I have added labels to the more obvious features.

Cheers,

-Paul

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#2 Alex65

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 06:29 AM

That is a beautiful map. I've always wanted to produce an albedo map of my own and managed one this past apparition based on what I saw using my 6" reflector. I thought that it looked OK but, now, seeing your amazing results I'm not too sure!

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#3 Paul G. Abel

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 06:32 AM

Thanks Alex! That's a good first map- very sensible to draw it on graph paper! It's quite tough to do with a 6 inch telescope as the features are only really prominent for a month or so (and naturally it is cloudy during that time!)

Cheers,

-Paul

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#4 Tom Graham

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 06:46 AM

Very educational. Congratulations. And well done to you both.

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#5 t.r.

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 06:56 AM

Paul could you provide any older maps you have done to compare changing features over time? Thanks

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#6 Paul G. Abel

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 07:09 AM

Hi t.r.,

I do have a few now, but I can only lay my hands on these two for now:

2020:

2018:

In 2018 Mars was very low down from the UK, and I didn't get too many observations hence some regions are largely blank. The recent dust storms have changed Solis Lacus, Niliacus Lacus and Oxia Palus. The last two apparitions have seen the southern hemisphere of Mars tilted towards us, so in 2018 it was not possible to see much of the north when Mars was well placed for observation.

Cheers,

-Paul

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#7 t.r.

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 07:23 AM

That’s perfect thanks again.

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#8 Special Ed

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 08:33 AM

Excellent, Paul! Good work on yours, too Alex.

Probably the most noticeable change to me is in Oxia Palus.

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#9 bphaneuf

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Posted 19 March 2023 - 10:07 AM

Paul and Alex this is amazing work! Kudos to your observation and drawing skills! Not to mention the dedication in putting these maps together. What a great asset! Thanks for sharing your terrific work!
-b