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My WOW observation was the impact of ShoemakerLevy 9 into Jupiter.
The G impact was reported that it may iluminate the moon Europa that was in shadow at the time. At the moment of Impact there was no Flash of Europa but a moment later a small bump could be seen on the edge of the planet. The mushroom cloud rising from the cloud layers of Jupiter was visible, looking like one of the moons comming from behind the planet. IT WAS AMAZING. Then about 40 minutes later the "crater" Material dredged up from the interior of the planet rotated around to the front and it reminded me of the scene in 2010. The impact point was HUGE considering the size of the comet piece and BLACK against the planet. That impact site could be seen for many months after and thinking of it now still brings a tingle to my spine.
The 2nd best was seing Saturn during the last ring plane crossing. On a night during the SPSP we had exceptional seeing and you could see the shepherding moons that keep order in the rings. The ASNSWI's Treasurer at the time Max was heard to say FU*& ME which attracted the people awake and observing at the time.he didnt surrender the eyepiece for a good 10 minutes.
For a DEEP DEEP DEEP sky junkie I have solar system observations as my best views.
Clear Skies
Andrew
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