What are these marks on Jupiter?

[vincentnm]

Dear All,

Images from 19th March 2012 19:12 and 19:17. Two black spots on the left side of SEB. appeared in two separate videos with a camera re-positioning in between. Hence I can rule out artifacts.

Moon shadows or something more sensational?

C9.25, DFK, 2X Barlow.

Thanks,

Vincent.

[perrin6]

I saw them too ! I noticed two dark ovals on the S. edge of the NEB (North equatorial belt) with perhaps a 3rd following behind and a little more engulfed by the NEB. Could they be impacts or new spots I wonder ??

[Naz]

Most likely moon shadows.

[Asimov]

Explanation here > Telescope Reviews: Jupiter, Europa, and the possible NEB revival

[Stu]

No shadow transits due at that time, potentially looks like a new storm. Be interesting to see if anyone else picked up the same thing

Stu

[Stu]

Looking at them again, they do seem quite strange! More like shadows but they weren't transits. Interesting to see what they turn out to be

Stu

[Charon]

Are they Barges?

[Stu]

Interesting Asimov, that seems to match perfectly so mystery solved

Great capture Vincent, really nice to get something new!

Stu

[vincentnm]

Thanks all for the analysis. I'll watch Jupiter for more activity in the NEB.

Thanks,

Vincent.

[symesie04]

Hmm would love to know what equipment "he shoots, he scores Wayne" is using. Incredible images of Jupe.

[Asimov]

Hmm would love to know what equipment "he shoots, he scores Wayne" is using. Incredible images of Jupe.

C14/Flea3 mono imager.