Last Jupiter post for this season!

[mikeDnight]

Here's my impression of Jupiter from the night of May 30th. The seeing was a bit wobbly for much of the time but when it did steady it was a very nice view. Unless something out of the ordinary occurs on the planet, this will be my last Jupiter post for this season as, though beautiful to look at, its all very much the same night after night.

Mike

 

 

[Peter Drew]

Time to take up solar, different every day!   

[ejp1684]

Nice sketch. I always like to see artistry involved in any observational pursuit, it adds a human touch.

Eric.

[xtreemchaos]

yes but its a different same Mike, great sketch mate, +1 for taking up solar, we have a front row seat for watching a M class star and its different every day. clear skys , charl.

[paulastro]

Sorry you're not posting any more 'this season'.  I must admit, I wouldn't agree it's always the same  (and my eyes aren't as good as yours!), and also you'll miss it when the next monster size comet crashes into Jupiter leaving a wonderful impact scar.  It's the same as Saturn in some ways, it changes less obviously than Jupiter, but wouldn't it be great to discover the next large white spot .  Yes, I know it's unlikely, but................ 'Hezzlewood's Great White Spot' has a certain ring to it .

[dweller25]

Mike - something tells me you will post again  ............

Edited May 31, 2017 by dweller25

[Peter Drew]

I think Mike meant last post for a while, not last look. 

[mikeDnight]

1 hour ago, dweller25 said:

Mike - something tells me you will post again  ............

You're probably right David. It's an addiction and I can't help myself! I'll certainly keep on sketching Jupiter but will probably not post them unless they are interesting.

2 hours ago, paulastro said:

Sorry you're not posting any more 'this season'.  I must admit, I wouldn't agree it's always the same  (and my eyes aren't as good as yours!), and also you'll miss it when the next monster size comet crashes into Jupiter leaving a wonderful impact scar.  It's the same as Saturn in some ways, it changes less obviously than Jupiter, but wouldn't it be great to discover the next large white spot .  Yes, I know it's unlikely, but................ 'Hezzlewood's Great White Spot' has a certain ring to it .

I remember that big white spot on Saturn,  back in 90/91 I seem to remember, but I could be wrong. I was testing one of Phil Horrocks 6" F15 SCT's and Saturn was low in the south west. I said hey Phil, there's a whopping white spot on the equator. I thought nothing of it and neither did Phil, until about a fortnight later when it was announced that there's a big white oval on Saturn. It was most likely discovered long before I saw it, as notification of such things was much slower back then than they are today. Doesn't matter anyway, I'm only in it for the ride! If I do discover anything I'll notify you first, then you can claim it. As long as I get mentioned in a foot note that I was your scope caddy I'll be happy. ?

6 hours ago, Peter Drew said:

Time to take up solar, different every day!   

What's Solar Peter? 

You just want to chop my scope to bits! ?

Mike 

 

[Peter Drew]

[JeremyS]

On 5/31/2017 at 08:44, mikeDnight said:

this will be my last Jupiter post for this season

I hope not Mike. I for one love seeing your sketches - and I know others do too!

All the best,

Jeremy

[BRADLEY 1953]

Hi  Mike ,  I concur with Jeremy, and have very much enjoyed sharing your observations of Jupiter this apparition. I know from Paulastro that you have bionic eyes. keep up the good work.     Chris