[Quark (Trevor)]

Originally Posted by Lester

Nice images Trevor, the IR filter does a great job in less than ideal conditions for Mars.

I like the Jupiter comparison images also, thanks for the view.

Thanks Lester, yes the IR filter works extremely well, especially in ordinary seeing.
I think the Jupiter comparison also demonstrates very well the changes in the SEB and overall apparent diameter.
By the way Lester, congratulations on the very nice Jupiter image of yours that is in John Rogers latest B.A.A report. If you haven't seen it check out the B.A.A. Jupiter section for the latest report.

Originally Posted by Clayton

Very interesting Trevor.
There certainly seems to be coincidence in this case. I guess historical images could provide more insight ?? and of course future images

Thanks Clayton, Damien is an Assistant Director of the B.A.A. Jupiter section and has access to a considerable body of data so his thoughts on the relationship between the fading of the SEB coinciding with an intensifying of colour in the GRS is based on data from previous apparitions.

At the moment we are best placed to still get reasonable data prior to losing Jupiter hence his suggestion to put together this set of comparison images.

It is important for all of us, that are interested in making scientific observations, to take every opportunity over the next few week to take advantage of any reasonable seeing to see if the SEB starts a revival and to monitor the GRS.

Its a shame that so much is likely to start happening on Jupiter just when we are about to lose the ability to hi res image it.