Jupiter FS128

[mikeDnight]

Its a while ago that I made this sketch, and I wasn't going to post it as the seeing deteriorated dramatically and I didn't really get chance to finish it. I could barely see the planet towards the end as the cloud became too dense.

[dweller25]

That’s a wonderful drawing Mike - I have been looking forward to seeing what you could do with the FS128 👍

[mikeDnight]

3 hours ago, dweller25 said:

That’s a wonderful drawing Mike - I have been looking forward to seeing what you could do with the FS128 👍

Thanks David,

The detail was impressive but I didn't have much time. I think if I spent six or seven minutes struggling to see through the thickening cloud that's all I had. The NEB appeared very close to the equatorial zone, but that may have been because there were some strong festoons that reached from the NEB connecting with the EZ, which dulled the normally brighter North Equatorial Zone. I've had several opportunities to observe the planet since then, but cold weather puts me off a bit. I must be getting soft!  The GRS was very prominent, much more so in fact than I've seen it in quite some time. Maybe that's because of the extra aperture? I should get the FS and DZ side by side soon!

[The60mmKid]

I'm ever in awe of your Jupiter sketches!

[mikeDnight]

4 hours ago, The60mmKid said:

I'm ever in awe of your Jupiter sketches!

You're very kind! ☺️

[Highburymark]

Lovely sketch as always Mike. 

[MZack]

Really good sketch. 
 

I had a go a few days back myself in moderate seeing through the 8 inch classical Cass with 12.5 Orthoscopic x195. Some haze and light clouds. I’m impressed at the detail within the bands you pick up in the FS128