Astromart

February 27, 2004 07:09 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Latest Jupiter

Ralph -

Beautiful image! Is that the moon just following the shadow at the edge of the NEB?

Alan

February 28, 2004 03:51 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Hi Sol -

Thanks for sharing the excellent drawing and report. I was also out last night with a 6" refractor but did not enjoy such good seeing. I searched hard for the small black mark preceding the GRS but could not see it. The GRS is very interesting now - it seems paler than last apparition, apricot rather than peach in color - but more obvious due to a contrasty band around its perimeter?
I shared the views with my 9 year old daughter who was able to find the red spot easily in a binoviewer at 275X.

clear skies,
Alan

February 29, 2004 05:29 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter 02/27/04

Posted By Alan Friedman

Wes -

The color rendition is excellent in your image. It really captures the red spot which to my eye has shifted from peach or salmon to apricot in this aparition. I imaged a very similar transit from Cedar Key - alas, also with a dewed corrector - and have been avoiding looking at the results. The best nights are yet to come.

clear skies,
Alan

February 29, 2004 05:30 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Arzachel

Posted By Alan Friedman

Larry -

Beautiful tone and very little saturated white. I really like your image. Thanks for posting.

Alan

February 29, 2004 05:35 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Solar flare

Posted By Alan Friedman

Pablo -

I was able to observe this dramatic flare yesterday. Thanks for posting a nice image of it.

Alan

February 29, 2004 05:45 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Sketch for ALPO Jupiter Watch Feb. 28th

Posted By Alan Friedman

Sol -

Another excellent drawing and very detailed observation.

I also enjoyed seeing your observations of saturn in the midst of all the CCD recordings on the ALPO website.

clear skies!
Alan

March 1, 2004 04:28 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System