Two interesting albedo variations on Mars


The albedo on Mars shows two interesting variations from current maps: 

(1) the dense streak over Argyre extending from Noachis is evident in the RGB-IR image. This banding might be due to the presence of dust still prevalent in that area. 

(2) An extension of Niliacus Lacus towards Oxia Palus is also evident. This feature is not the first time that I have recorded it. 

Most of Mare Erythraeum is dark with no albedo variations. This could be due to the dust prevalent over this area, which unfortunately is not so evident in my RGB-IR image due to non-optimal weather conditions. 

Chryse seems to be covered by some limb clouds.

The south pole is now very much reduced in size.