THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 221 1988 Dec 01  19.20UT.
Telecom Gold 72:MAG60138
Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16, Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke,
Hants, RG22 4PP, England. Telephone:(0256)471074.Int:+44256471074
Telex:265871(MONREF G) Quote"72:MAG60138 ATT G.HURST"in FIRST line.
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MARS
D.Miles, Portsmouth, relays a message from Richard McKim, BAA Mars
Coordinator, that a major dust storm has been reported by the
American observers Don Parker and Jeff Beish. It appears to have
begun to the south west of Solis Lacus on or about 1988 November 25
and is rapidly expanding.
Richard McKim would be pleased to receive negative or positive
reports as soon as possible. Could observers also please send a
further copy of their observations to the TA Planetary Editor:
Mr.Chris Lord, Brayebrook Observatory, Silas Cottage, London Road,
Forest Row, E.Sussex, RH8 5HD

Guy M Hurst