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Posts Made By: Alan Friedman

May 7, 2005 03:35 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter in good seeing

Posted By Alan Friedman
Good morning friends -

Thank you for your replies!

I think it is very interesting to study the images of Jupiter posted this week. The brilliant white spot that was first seen in Paolo's image from 4/30 seems to be moving very rapidly towards the GRS. In Chris Go's most recent image it appears to have moved over the dark oval (where it is positioned in my image) continuing GRSwards. What will it do next?

We have a fantastic armchair view of the solar system from this forum!!

best wishes -
Alan

May 8, 2005 01:57 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter from May 4 and the Sun from May 5

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Paul -

I like them all, especially the image of ar756 at the limb - that's a beauty!

Alan

May 9, 2005 03:39 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter composite (final)

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi all -

Thanks so much! I was very lucky to have a good opportunity and then to be able to record it. So often something (or everythingshocked) goes wrong.

I would like to make mention of the fine webcam driver AstroIIDC written by Milton Aupperle. This software has been a very important tool for me in the race to collect jupiter video through three filters in a 2 minute window. For anyone working on a Mac platform, I would highly recommend it.

best wishes for steady skies!

Alan


May 9, 2005 05:02 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter composite (final)

Posted By Alan Friedman
Thanks, Eric!

Not as much detail as Leroi Teva's and I have to wear a lot more sweaters!!
Next year I think we will all have to head south for Jupiter.

best,
Alan

May 10, 2005 05:51 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter May 5 and 6

Posted By Alan Friedman
Paul -

I vote for the B image. I don't see more detail in A - just more contrast. Your images through your 100mm are wonderful and I bet it is a lot more fun to set up and take down than the SCT!

Alan

May 10, 2005 10:03 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter May 9, 2005

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Jim -

These came out very well. I notice you are using the TMB 8" for most of your recent work. Are your other big guns taking some time off?

best-
Alan

May 10, 2005 10:10 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sunspot Group AR759

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Paul -

I hope you will follow this spot as it rotates - I think it will be a good one. I have to travel for work the next 10 days and look forward to seeing it develop through your images.

best-
Alan

May 11, 2005 08:47 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupter May 10, 2005

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Ed -

Very nice processing work on these. The color is very good - especially the subtle pinks in the EZ. On my monitor the 2 appear almost the same - perhaps slightly more saturation in the second.

Alan


May 11, 2005 08:50 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter May 7 and 8

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Paul -

Again your 4" is capturing some very fine detail.

I have wondered why you present your images of saturn and jupiter at this angle? Is it an aesthetic decision?

best-
Alan

May 11, 2005 08:53 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter 05/11 Perfect Night

Posted By Alan Friedman
Chris -

Excellent - I agree, I think it is among your best. That light cloud region is very interesting - looks like a martian feature.

cool!
Alan

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