Jupiter Opposition - 14 August 2009

starfinder · Post by **starfinder** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:08 pm

Here's a reminder that Jupiter will be at Opposition on 14 August 2009, just 2 days from now.

These few weeks around Opposition will be the best time of the year to view the King of Planets.

At Opposition, Jupiter is opposite to the Sun's position and therefore rises in the East when the Sun sets in the West.

I've been observing Jupiter in the past few weeks and it's certainly interesting this year.

Here is an image taken this evening, when there was quite a lot of turbulence:

Post by **Airconvent** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:58 pm

Hi Gavin
Your energy never fails to amaze me. But of course, having a nice view and able to do imaging from the comfort of your home helps too!
Nice image. Can the little red dot and comet impact scar still be seen?
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Post by **weixing** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:05 am

Hi,
Oh... Jupiter Opposition on Friday night. No sure whether will be free that night...

Anyway, I'll "recall" my scope primary mirror from my dry cabinet and assemble my Newtonian back tomorrow... hopefully, the weather will clear up specially for Jupiter.

Have a nice day.

cataclysm · Post by **cataclysm** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:29 am

Oh yeah! Yet to image Jupiter this year, time to do it!.......no more excuses...

Post by **weixing** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:39 pm

Hi,
As usual... the whole sky overcast...

There goes Jupiter Opposition... [smilie=crying2.gif]

Have a nice day.

kaiinn · Post by **kaiinn** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:29 pm

quite disappointing! the sky is overcast.
luckily I can manage to catch it for the past 2 days even just with my toy-like galileoscope i'm truly mazed by it and its 4 satelites. my first planetary experience!
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hommel · Post by **hommel** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:48 pm

kaiinn wrote:quite disappointing! the sky is overcast.
luckily I can manage to catch it for the past 2 days even just with my toy-like galileoscope i'm truly mazed by it and its 4 satelites. my first planetary experience!

Hi, glad you're enjoying your galileoscope. did you spot the bands too?

KenMcGormick · Post by **KenMcGormick** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:15 am

I was down at the sci centre ytd and the helpers did mention pointing their telescopes at jupiter.... but the problem is there is thick clouds coverage until about 9.30pm when i left... didnt get to see anything

Post by **acc** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:59 pm

Clear skies and good seeing now... Jupiter at its best

starfinder · Post by **starfinder** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:36 pm

Airconvent wrote:Hi Gavin
Can the little red dot and comet impact scar still be seen?

Hi Rich,

Sorry for the late reply!

Tks. I have not seen the comet impact scar since I saw it in late July. I might have seen it last Fri through a 5" super ultra apo, but not sure.

I think the scar would have dissipated by now. See this update as of 18 August:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observin ... 37952.html
"August 18. Say goodbye. The dark marks are fading and breaking up, as shown in the images at right."

Little red dot: not sure what that is. The GRS seems more prominent this year than last, and there also seems to be more other markings on the globe overall.