Did anyone else view the transit of Io across the face of Jupiter last night? This observation was only the second moon/shadow transit I have seen and the only transit viewed through large aperture. It was really amazing to see the moon appear as a small bright pimple on the edge of Jupiter and slide across against the blackness of space and appear as a disc and not just a point of light. The dark defined shadow made for a real 3D effect to the whole scene. Maybe I am crazy but it seemed as if I could see some of the other moons in phases (half moon like)..that's not possible right with the sun behind us? I could also see size differences between the moons with Io appearing as the smallest. Am I crazy or is this possible through a 12.5" mirror? The sky was exceptional here in Quebec last night and one of the best nights I have had so far in my three years of observing. I have a permanent smile today
Mike
Mike