Jupiter and the Sun

Hi all,

Got one last image of AR 696 this morning and earlier I took the C925 out to test it after getting it back from Celestron. I shot Saturn and Jupiter. Saturn didn't turn out well mostly because it was directly overhead and Alt-Az scopes don't track well there. I turned to Jupiter and gave it a shot. The planet was only 20-30 degrees above the horizon so I didn't expect much. However, considering everything, the image turned out pretty well. You can even see the GRS!! I think the scope looks much better now than before and have my fingers crossed for a pleasant planetary season!!

http://glory.gc.maricopa.edu/~pmaxson/Solar/Sun1111-696-1.jpg

http://glory.gc.maricopa.edu/~pmaxson/Jupiter/2003-2004/November-December04/Jupiter111104-25x-1.jpg

Paul Maxson
http://glory.gc.maricopa.edu/~pmaxson/

Paul,

Thank you for posting your images of the Sun and Jupiter. The sunspot group AR 696 looks very complex. As the apparition continues you will obtain even better images of Jupiter. I look forward to your future images.

Carlos