Jupiter: 29-30th September 2010

[Paul G. Abel]

Greetings All!

Here's a drawing I made of Jupiter on 29-30 September. As can be seen there is a lot of detail in the NEB (see the strip drawing bellow). The STB is quite fragmented, and a dark section in the SSTB is much in evidence on the fol. side of the GRS.

-Paul.

[Talitha]

Wonderful sketch, Paul.

The activity in the strip drawing reminds me of Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds.

[chrisrnuttall]

Lots of detail there Paul

Is that sketch done on paper or on a computer? I can't tell.

[DarkerSky]

Superb drawings. The rifting detail you're getting in the NEB is awesome. To my eyes, it seems the rifting has become a more dominant feature as we have moved through this apparition.

Your ability to sketch so much detail in such a short time is superb too. I struggle to get the finer details pinned down with the speed of rotation.

[Paul G. Abel]

Thanks everyone!

Chris: All my drawings are done with my water colour pencils. I scan them in from my Jupiter book (and normally have to increase the contrast a little). I wouldn't know how to make the drawing on the computer!

Darkersky: It's true these rifts are quite stunning aren't they?! I have to say that I think the one in the strip drawing is actually two which may be merging. It has taken me MANY years to master getting Jupiter's details down quickly- I can do it now in 11 minutes :-)

[rawhead]

Hi Paul,

Always very impressed with the detail your eye teases out of the planets...

I believe you use an F6 200mm Skywatcher dob?

Would you mind divulging your EP selection?

Cheers

[Paul G. Abel]

Hi John,

No, I have a 200mm Skywatcher Newtonian on an EQ5 mount. The mount sits on a custom made pier (by Epsilon) which is bolted to the concrete floor of the Observatory. The drive is powered and keeps good sidereal time.

My eyepiece selection is a mix. I have some standard Skywatcher eyepieces, a Meade 4mm eyepiece and a special 3.2mm WA planetary eyepiece which gives a power of 312x. I tend to use this for Mars and Saturn.

Best wishes,

-Paul.

[rawhead]

No, I have a 200mm Skywatcher Newtonian on an EQ5 mount.

Checks avatar

My eyepiece selection is a mix. I have some standard Skywatcher eyepieces, a Meade 4mm eyepiece and a special 3.2mm WA planetary eyepiece which gives a power of 312x. I tend to use this for Mars and Saturn.

Best wishes,

-Paul.

Thanks for that

Cheers

[Agelesslink]

nice sketch! interesting way to capture the skies. i havent though about sketching

[Paul G. Abel]

I wouldn't do it any other way.

[spaceboy]

Great drawing. So easily obtained just banging a web cam in the focuser, but this shows real talent to be able capture with the eye, mind and hand so much detail.