Jupiter

Jupiter, moons, WIS, and GRS from August 9th
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Ganymede goes behind, Callisto ends transit, then Europa approaches as WIS appears, RGB, f29

RGB from 9/6/09, GRS region, f29
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Seeing was average. Less activity around Great Red Spot

RGB near GRS, f29, 9/6/09
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Can barely see Wesley Impact Scar near top (south pole), pole is brightened a bit to show it

GRS region, RGB, f29, August 3, 2009
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Very Good seeing and good transparency, filaments coming out of GRS

GRS region on Jupiter, taken 8/3/09, RGB, f29
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Very good seeing and clear skies gives good pictures. Filaments on top of GRS and WIS near limb.

Europa and GRS, RGB, f29, August 1st
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Low altitude image, storm to right of GRS is getting darker, Europa transit beginning

Europa, Ganymede, GRS, RGB, f29, August 1st 2009
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Ganymede just peaking out from behind Jupiter. Taken 8 minutes after previous image.

Jupiter, GRS area, July 12th, f29, RGB
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The GRS is diving toward the equator a bit and has formed a tail like last year

GRS area, July 12th, f29, RGB (late at night)
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You can see how long the disturbance is from the GRS. Also a new dark spot in Northern Hemisphere

Jupiter nearing opposition, good seeing, f29, RGB
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4th of July treat. Who needs fireworks?

House favorite, taken 4th of July, f29, RGB
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The cloud bands are enhanced on this version. Makes them jump out.

Jupiter is getting closer, RGB 5-12-09, f29
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Average seeing, Jupiter was about 30 deg above horizon, not much on this side

Jupiter and 3 moons, 5-12-09, rgb, f10
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Seeing wasn't great so it's always nice to see Jupiter with its moons. Callisto was quite far away.