Anyone else notice on mars tonight...

[ianB]

I just had a quick look at mars (1:00 am ) i was only on my balcony and the scope was not out for very long but when i had a look at Mars tonight it looked like there was some snow / ice ( cloud? ) on its left limb at the 9 O'clock position.

Did anyone else see this? Otherwise maybe it was a trick of the eye or something?

Ian

[pgc hunter]

I saw this the other night, it was actually quite conspicuous. It is infact thin cirrus-like cloud in the martian atmosphere.

[ianB]

Thank you, because i had not seen it before i was not sure, i thought maybe i was seeing things that were not there.
I appreciate your reply.

Ian

[astroron]

Go into the Solar System images pages to see pictures of what you are seeing.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=12
Also the north polar cap is visible.
Cheers

[MortonH]

I used to wonder about this too. It's pretty exciting to see so much detail on Mars!

[ianB]

Thanks Ron.

[ianB]

Just had a look at those pics, yes thats what i say, its good to know my telescope is working o.k.
I was confused at first wondering what was going on :-)

[ianB]

Yes thats what i Saw ( not say )