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Old 25-03-2012, 08:08 PM
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Saturn, Mars March 24UT.

Hi

The high altitude wind was about 50kts at 200hPa, but seeing was fairly good at times between clouds - it closed down completely though before Saturn reached full altitude. Managed one reasonable image of each planet, so it was worthwhile.

Mars shows some significant cloud, and maybe a dust storm at the end of the Hybleus extension. Hellas clouds are still strong and the ice around the polar collar shows up well.
Saturn shows a large spot and other structure in the previous storm zone and possibly a couple of smaller ones nearer the pole (could be noise though..).

thanks for looking. regards Ray
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