Jupiter, June 18th

[Starman]

It seems a while since I took a look at Jupiter and what a pleasure it was. Quite a lot of fast moving streaming going on in the atmosphere but Registax worked wonders as usual. Here's my first process of the season with a few more yet to come when the planet was a bit higher in the sky...

[barkis]

A most splendid image Pete. The detail is amazing.

Thanks for that. Made my day.

I've just got back from a two hour shop with the Mrs. Horrendous experience, so your pic. has calmed me a bit.

Ron.

[Starman]

I like shopping too Ron

[Dave Smith]

Another amazing picture Pete, thanks.

Dave

[barkis]

I like shopping too Ron

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[ashenlight]

and what a pleasure seeing your image of Jupiter is too I particularly enjoy seeing the larger images of Jupiter like this, shows off the detail well. Looking forward to some more from you as the season progresses. I felt a little disheartened as Saturn marched towards the horizon and passed meaningful observing for me... but now this jewel is rising... what a sight

Amanda

[inspectapart]

I`m in the same fix where I live. Saturn has wondered off behind the rooftops early now from my garden but last night, big and fat as usual, Jupiter appeared in the south east , and what a sight that was!!

It gave me a chance to use my new WO binoviewer for the first time.

After struggling with in focus I eventually got the view I`d hoped for. Binoviewers really do give you the WoW!! factor.

Bob.

[Starman]

Thanks for the comments. Yes - it's nice to see Jupiter slowly climbing higher in the sky once again, a very welcome sight as Saturn wanders off into the evening twilight.

[ashenlight]

and if I remember correctly from the S@N mag, Neptune is nicely placed nearby so should be easy to locate for those with the correct equipment, not sure if I could bag it with my 5" but I will give it a go none the less

[themos]

Neptune can be spotted with 10x50 binoculars so your 5" should handle it.

Last autumn I took a series of widefields (fist-width) pictures of Neptune + starfield that showed its relative motion over a few weeks. Never got round to making an animation as my skills are too poor.

[ashenlight]

Cheers themos, will have a good look for it now.

[dweller25]

Brilliant image.

[Lester]

Nice image Pete, for such a low altitude.

All the best for more.

[Psychobilly]

Thanks for sharing as I hardly ever get to see it from the home obs...

Neptune can be spotted with 10x50 binoculars so your 5" should handle it.

Last autumn I took a series of widefields (fist-width) pictures of Neptune + starfield that showed its relative motion over a few weeks. Never got round to making an animation as my skills are too poor.

Animations are a doddle in Windows Movie Maker...

Just load up the individual frames and drag them onto the timeline in the sequence you want... You have to set the duration that a "still" displays for in the tools menu BEFORE you drop them onto the timeline...

Peter....

[Rob]

Very nice indeed Pete. Nice first edition from you, looking forward to the rest.

Rob

[Starman]

Thanks all Here are three more...