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John K
07-02-2015, 06:51 PM
Some images taken this morning from a quite balmy night in Melbourne. Temperature was around 24 degrees at 1:30am when I was taking these images.

There are 3 images: IR 685; L(IR)RGB and L(IR)R(IR)GB so there are some colour balance elements that are different to the normal RGB images - BUT, at only 36 degrees, the only way to get any detail is with the IR filter which in my case at IR 685 really is a deep red filter.

Lots of stuff going on in Jove. Distinct ring inside GRS; stuff training GRS; some material near BA Oval and as always lots of feastoon activity in the Equatorial Zone.

The weather has turned in Melbourne and I think we are in for a bout of poor astronomical weather - but it is Melbourne!

Clear skies,

John K.

Domol
08-02-2015, 12:24 PM
Hi John,
Once again, excellent images!
The IR filter makes a big difference, but your equipment and processing too
Compare my newbie shot at 1am same night (from Melbourne too)
Zwo colour camera thur a C11 with no barlow
You can just see the GRS coming around the corner:lol:

Nikolas
08-02-2015, 12:48 PM
All I had was cloud cover where I was in Melb :(

gaa_ian
08-02-2015, 01:13 PM
Awesome shots showing the GRS. I shall have to have another go at observing tonight and see how far I can stretch my little travel scope to get some detail on Jupiter. Its clear as a bell in South Western Qld ATM.

strongmanmike
08-02-2015, 11:06 PM
Sheez, counting the GRS there are 8? circles or ovals on that disc :eyepop:

Mike

gregbradley
09-02-2015, 07:52 AM
Gee whiz John those are stunning images. Congrats.

Greg.

Camelopardalis
09-02-2015, 12:51 PM
Great stuff John :thumbsup: at least you've had some good nights, it's been terrible up here in Sydney :sadeyes:

Quark
09-02-2015, 09:18 PM
Impressive work John, have been away down in Adelaide and just starting to catch up.

Regards
Trev