JUPITER.... early catch!

Well, this is my first planetary try for this year.
I woke up at 3:00am and could not sleep anymore, so I opened my window, and there he was, staring at me! Jupiter in all it's glory on clear steady skies!

Checked my computer to see if by any chance the GRS transit was around this time, and it was set for 5:50am, but the GRS was already coming out the limb of the planet.

I set up my scope and spent some time observing Jupiter, while the GRS was still coming out... what a beautiful sight it is!

Anyways, here it is... the first photo for 2005, and many more to come, for sure!

Clear skies to all!

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Ivan,

Very nice image!! Jupiter has been tough so far this year, but I know it will get better for all.

Paul Maxson

Hi Ivan,

A lovely shot of Jupiter. Worth the early effort

Best Wishes

Damian

Looks great Ivan!

Hi Ivan,

Very nice image of Jupiter. You picked a great night, to not be able to sleep. I look forward to seeing more images in the future.

Clear skies,

Ed Roach

Beautiful shot Ivan! Not sleeping paid off!

Best,

Jose Suro
Tierra Verde, Florida

Hi Ivan,

What a great! first photo of 2005, very detailed, I look forward
to seeing more of your images.

Thanks,

Wes Higgins

Great job Ivan, hopefully we will see more images in the near future. Thanks for sharing and for your early morning efforts.

Gary

You guys are too kind! 8)
That's what it is all about, sharing!

Clear skies to all!

VERY nice Ivan! Great to see an old friend back is'nt it? You down south Guys are gonna have an advantage over us northerners, I don't think its ever going to get much up over 40 degrees in the sky for us! Ah well maybe we can all do a field trip to S Fla for an imaging get together!!

--Mike Wirths