Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, 17th March

andyc (Andy) · #1 22-03-2020, 10:58 PM

Really nice conditions for the planets at dawn on Wednesday - given how far away and near the Sun they are, I'm very happy with all of these. Saturn has 3 moon's in attendance, Mars has a dust storm in Hellas, and Jupiter has Ganymede and Io for company.

Saturnine (Jeff) · #2 23-03-2020, 12:11 AM

Very nice images Andy, good to see planet season is up and running again.

Tulloch (Andrew) · #3 23-03-2020, 07:18 AM

Excellent images, I'm hoping to get out soon myself.

Mercury is in a good position right now, I think I'll give it a try also when the clouds clear...

Andrew

Bart · #4 24-03-2020, 11:34 AM

Is it me or is there minute detail on Io (I think)?

andyc (Andy) · #5 24-03-2020, 10:34 PM

Thanks all

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Originally Posted by Bart

Is it me or is there minute detail on Io (I think)?

No more than the albedo striping that sees the poles of Io darker than the equator (visible in transit). I've never resolved anything more on Io.

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Originally Posted by Tulloch

Mercury is in a good position right now, I think I'll give it a try also when the clouds clear...

Yup - it is indeed! Just posted the results...