Jupiter Observation (March 13, 2005)

I made an observation of Jupiter on March 13, 2005 at 04:00 U.T. using a 9-inch F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain under average seeing conditions (5-6/10). The Great Red Spot (GRS) was noted on the preceding limb. Complex bright (7/10) rift activity was noted following the GRS. The South Temperate Belt (STB) was prominent following the CM. A bright (7/10) rift system was noted to be bisecting the North Equatorial Belt (NEB). The North Temperate Belt (NTB) was prominent on the CM. I welcome any comments on my observation.

Regards,
Carlos

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Very nice sketch and observation, I see the big rift the neb is still there.

Nice drawing Carlos

I shot this image from the west coast of the south island of New Zealand on 18.3.2005 Universal date/time 1400 hours approx.

7.1 inch f-15 maksutov with 2 x barlow.

Visually I could see a festoon very similar to the one you drew the webcam image showed more seeing 7/10.

Phil Barker

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