Ghost of Jupiter

[Wiu-Wiu]

This happy planetary nebula shows its detail at high magnification. 

Inside the disk, an ever so slightly half ring glows up, making it appear as a smiley face. 

 

Windy conditions made the observation difficult, I think a more stable view would make more detail pop out. 

 

[Lurcher]

You're sketching brilliantly lots of objects I haven't even been able to see yet.

Must try harder!!

[Wiu-Wiu]

Thank you! I'm on a mission  

[Geoff Barnes]

I saw the GOJ for the first time a couple of weeks ago but didn't notice the smiley face. Mind you, I only have a 12 inch Skywatcher, not a Sumerian!

I too must try harder!

[Wiu-Wiu]

Where I saw a smiley face, some more experienced observers see a complete ring. 

The link below shows pretty much how I should have seen it if conditions were a bit better: 

http://www.asod.info/?p=11891

 

 

[Geoff Barnes]

Looks like I need to try again with higher power, maybe my 6.5mm Morpheus and perhaps my Astronomik UHC too. Just need clear skies which I haven't had for 2 weeks or so...