Jupiter, the Bringer of Jolity by AstronomyMan

Photography • Space • posted on May 25, 2006

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Now I am turning my telescope and my trusty cheap webcam towards the biggest planet in our solar system, Jupiter. Over the last month I have caught quite a few shots of this massive thing. It spins around in just under 10hours (very short day) and so it is ALWAYS different, whenever you look at it. The rapid spin makes Jupiter wider at the equator than at the poles, so it looks like an excercise ball someone sat on. The main pictures shows Jupiter with its four largest moons, Io, Calisto, Ganymede and Europa. Io is just dissappering in front of Jupiter and looks like a wart growing on the righthand side of his face. On eof the inserts shows the shadow of Io crossing Jupiters face. I hope you enjoy these. I never know whether I am being scientific, artistic or just a general nerd with a large telescope or all three. But hey, I enjoy taking the pictures, processing them, and I have really enjoyed your comments. Thanks again for looking.....CLEAR SKIES EVERYONE

Comments (8)

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Georges_H_Hoens

12:42PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

I love Astrophotography so I really enjoy this one! I'm more equiped for macrophoto (we can't get all what we wan't is'nt it! LOL) Excellent work Sir! thanks for sharing, G.

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TwoPynts

1:32PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

I always enjoy your commentary and images. I am amazed at what you are able to do with your telescope and humble webcam. I think it is a combination of all 3 by the way -- a good combo. =]

jared99

1:57PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

Awesome collection of images! I like the two with moon interactions especially well.

soulofharmony

4:25PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

oh wowww brillaint.. look foreward to more.. outstanding :)

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kimariehere

9:50PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

WOW!! how many people can shoot JUPITER ?!!!! fantastic shots here enjoyed seeing them thanks for sharing !!..WOW!

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nikolais

11:37PM | Thu, 25 May 2006

a great astronomy lecture with superb illustrations

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clemens-k

9:40AM | Fri, 26 May 2006

excellently done. unbelievable how many details are visible... realy fascinating work. Ive read somewhere lately that 2 or 3 of the white ovals flock together to a new giant storm, maybe a new red spot.. well: keep them coming ;)

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