For Raoul and others who actually use a telescope to view Mars but since I cannot seem to start a new thread on this bbs, I'll have to post the program link here -- has some other nice free astronomy programs too:

http://www.stargazing.net/AstroTips/english/

Mars Previewer II
Shows the current phase of Mars and allows you to point and identify the most prominent features, displaying their coordinates. There is also available a Windows 3.1, 16 bits version.

Mars Previewer II is an older program but good for the observer who likes to draw or photograph Mars. It will show you what features are available for viewing on any given night.

BD