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Jupiter 03/20/04

Started by SunSpot51, 03/21/2004 06:25PM
Posted 03/21/2004 06:25PM Opening Post
I caught this image last night. The dark spot is Ganymede on the face of Jupiter (not the shadow, the actual moon). Seeing was very nice (7/10) as soon as Jupiter cleared a bank of high clouds. I am hoping seeing holds for next week's triple eclipse.

http://tinyurl.com/yqjmq

Paul Maxson

Paul Maxson
Moderator - CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
Celestron C14, Mewlon 250, Orion EON120, ASI120MM, Flea3.
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Posted 03/21/2004 11:33PM #1
Hi Paul,
Beautiful image. Excellent detail. I was out ion a windstorm and Poor seeing. i did not capture the detail you did but I at least recorded the event. Will post later. Once again, that's a beautiful image Paul. Superb!

Jim Phillips
Posted 03/22/2004 03:23PM #2
Paul -

Excellent detail captured in this image!

thanks,
Alan

Alan Friedman

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