Jupiter, April 8

[bird]

Here is my first Jupiter observation and image for 2010, Jupiter was only just high enough to clear the lower wall of my windbreak and only a low resolution image was possible.

The south equatorial belt is very faint, pretty much nonexistant. I think Oval BA can be seen at lower right as a distinct orange spot, but I may be wrong as I haven't checked the longitudes.

regards, Bird

[Quark]

Well done Bird,

As you say, the SEB is pretty well gone, it will be most interesting to see how long it takes to start to regenerate. I know it has been a while since we have seen Jup but the NEB sure looks darker, might just be the faded SEB making it look so dark.

Regards
Trevor

[Lester]

The ever changing face of Jupiter. I wonder how long ago we would have to go to see only one EQ belt; I have never seen it like this in 40 years.

All the best Anthony.

[Troy]

Wow thats early for Jupiter Bird. :)

[Doodles23]

Stupendous photo. What was the altitude you shot it at?

[bird]

Hi Dave, Jupiter was at about 20 degrees or something, very low.

cheers, Bird