Jupiter by brevis
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Last night was one of the most rewarding nights I've had in my life. I was invited (as a volunteer) to a function put on by Cancer Care Services of Fort Worth, TX. They were having a retreat this weekend for their patients and care-givers and wanted volunteers to bring telescopes last night to share the views with these wonderful people. Having Cancer hit home in the worst possible way about 12 years ago, I was more than happy to volunteer my time, equipment and knowledge.
I thought the seeing last night (with the moon almost full) would be horrible because of how bright it would make the sky. And the sky was very bright - no serious deep sky observing last night. But when I pointed my scope to Saturn and Jupiter, the oohhhhs and ahhhhs I heard made me feel humble in a way I haven't felt in a very long time. Hearing comments like, "If I were younger and in better health, I'd never leave my telescope..." and "Everybody should own one of these things..." really made the experience. At one point, I hooked up my web cam to my scope so the folks could see a larger image on my laptop screen. I was amazed at how steady the skies were, so I took some shots and today realized that I managed to get an amazing shot - so without taking more of your time...here it is!
Comments (14)
shayhurs
Nice work... What type/size scope?
ravensnout
Cool image, great story, thank you for both.
Onslow
Fabulous picture indeed :)
sammi
great :)
Sylvaine
Thanks for sharing this space trip...
brevis
It was shot with a Celestron Ultima 9.25" scope. Thanks for all the kind comments.
killerpumpkins
Wow! This is absolutely awesome. I can only imagine what you felt with the comments people gave. Makes it all worth it again. This picture is beautiful and rare indeed. What a night and steady skies you got! Good to see your work again. KP
kimariehere
ok you shot JUPITER i humbaly bow down and kiss your feet.. .WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!(faints).. ♥ now this is as KEWL AS IT GETS!!!
artgum
Incredible shot- your efforts were well spent in many ways.
Davidy
Fantastic shot, thanks for sharing the stroy with us. :)
davidhayter
Nice job!! You were lucky that the giant red spot was on the visible side of Jupiter:) I'm seriously thinking about shifting for a more powerful scope and leave my old Meade 150!
PaisleyRose
GASP!! Awesome! Astronomy is one of my favorite subjects. If our air weren't so awful here in the valley, I'd have a telescope. Maybe I'll get one someday, anyway. :) You never know... Excellent capture!
amorales
Wow. This makes me want to go a buy a telescope. Awesome sight.
Deagol
I know the feeling. That is a very impressive shot