A question for the Experts

Hi All!

I have recently acquired a new scope (MK67DX - 6" MakCas). I am very new to imaging. I was observing and imaging Jupiter recently (1/27/03) and took the posted image. This was actually the second image I ever took.

My question. I can see a moon shadow clearly on Jupiter. I believe I see what appears to be, may be, the moon itself to the left. Do you think I captured a transit or is it an artifact? I didn't note the moon in the EP. I have never observed Jupiter with this scope before, so I don't know whether I would have noticed. I note less contrast than my old scope (AR 6), so it's possible it was there and I missed it.

I figured the contributors to this forum would best be able to advise.

Thank you.

Happy New Year to all.

Gregg

Attached Image:

Do you remember the exact time you took the picture? If so, you can use Sky View Cafe or JupSat95 to show you what the moons were up when you took your picture.

Speaking of which, that's a very nice picture. I too have an MK67 DL, and I haven't produced a Jupiter anywhere near as nice as yours. What kind of camera, software etc. did you use?