Nice report pgc hunter, your descriptions of Jupiter had me salivating!
If you get another go tonight, have a look for supernova 2009ig in NGC 1015. Supposed to have brightened to mag 13 (brightest for year so far) & well within your range. 22" from centre of galaxy. Get it towards midnight as it rises higher in the east.
http://www.astrosurf.com/snaude/im_2...0909100217.JPG
Cheers -