On Saturday night 8th August, I was able to capture some images of Jupiter with Io and its shadow in transit. The seeing was just above average – good enough to capture albedo features on Io, including the dark polar … Continue reading
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Jupiter at Opposition and Mutual Events in August 2009
This post will highlight what’s happening at Jupiter during August, 2009 – including when and where you can observe Jupiter, opposition date, and dates and times for other interesting events for observers and imagers, such as Galilean Moon mutual events … Continue reading
Jupiter, Ganymede + Shadow, and Wesley Impact Scar
Last night started like every other – typically below average seeing, but instead of going back to bed, I waited it out – hoping it would get better. And it did! The seeing peaked at 7 – 7.5/10, on a … Continue reading
Jupiter with the Wesley Impact Scar – 3rd August
Hi all On the night of the 3rd August, what started as typically below average seeing, finally improved as the seeing reached a respectable almost 7/10 and gave some of my best views of Jupiter this year. I was able … Continue reading
45 Cap, Europa and Io – Close Approach
Today (3rd/4th August) in parts of Europa, Africa, South America and the Middle East, Jupiter is due to occult the star 45 Cap – something that happens very, very rarely. For other parts of the world, including mine, the star … Continue reading
Busy Night (3 Events) at Jupiter Tonight! (27th July)
Tonight (27th July) is a very busy night on Jupiter with 3 events worth observing and imaging. All times in AEST. The Wesley Impact Scar will be visible between about 10pm and midnight. It transits the CM at about 10:40pm. … Continue reading
Jupiter, GRS and Wesley Impact Scar – 24th July
After breaking the news of Anthony Wesley’s discovery of an impact scar on Jupiter on Monday morning (while I was waiting to board a plane to Melbourne), Friday night was my first opportunity to capture an image of the now … Continue reading
Breaking News: Possible New Impact Spot on Jupiter!
In breaking news, Anthony Wesley from Canberra, Australia looks to have captured a new impact spot on Jupiter. Anthony’s image below shows the new dark spot in the South Polar Region (SPR) of Jupiter, at approximately 216° longitude in System 2. It … Continue reading
Jupiter and Oval BA from July 5th
It’s been a while between posts – I’m currently up on the Sunshine Coast for a work conference, and have finally had a few spare moments to finish off this image. This image was captured on Monday morning, 6th July … Continue reading
Jupiter, GRS and NEB Upheaval Animation
Captured on the 23rd June (local time), this animation represents 3 hours of rotation on Jupiter, as the Great Red Spot (quite a bit paler this year) transits across the face of the gas giant. Also visible, down lower on … Continue reading
