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Mars and Jupiter
Got a bit lucky with the seeing last night, lots of clouds but managed to get a few gaps when it was OK. Wanted to get up at 2 to catch the Io shadow and red spot, but went back to sleep and almost missed it. Got set up a bit late and was surprised the seeing wasn't too bad for a cloudy night with a bit of wind. I'd film Jupiter until I lost it in the clouds, then I'd go to Mars, and when Mars got blocked out I'd go back to Jupiter. Actually worked quite well until everything got clouded, but by then I had what I wanted anyway.
Not sure if anyone else has noticed, but I think the ice cap on Mars seems to be getting smaller than it was a few months ago?
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