Mars 2018-07-16 07:40 UTC

Description
Seeing improved again, but clouds returned and ended the session after this photo.

Notes:
Syrtis Major is approaching the central meridian.
Sinus Meridiani is rising.
Dust clouds appear to be escaping from Hellas Basin.
Half of the south polar cap is obscured by dust.
Equipment
ZWO ASI290MM
Astro-Physics Advanced Convertible Barlow
Celestron EdgeHD 14
Logs
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FireCapture v2.6  Settings
------------------------------------
Observer=Ethan Chappel
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------------------------------------
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------------------------------------
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------------------------------------
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