1896/10/17, 00:45 UT, CM=306 Columbus, Oh, 4.25-inch f/10 reflector 212x: 20k jpg image
Seeing 9. Wilbur Ave. Excellent seeing. Best in months. Most markings easy. Large white cloud (Dust storm?) just south of S Major. Planet quite small! Note, 2003: white area is likely Hellas. Down to 11" Last observation of the year.

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