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. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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