I've duped this thread on Solar System imaging:
There is an imaging opportunity tonight (7:43pm) for Brisbanites, where the HST transits Jupiter for those in the north. The CalSky Ground track is here:
http://www.calsky.com/?Transitline=&...231&mainbody=5
and it is only about 300m wide, meaning you must be within 150m of the displayed track to actually see the HST cross the disc of the planet. The track is through Redcliffe, Deception Bay, and Narangba/Burpengary). Charlish Park (
http://www.mustdobrisbane.com/kids/o...tons_beach.asp) looks good!
Here is an old thread of mine showing my first successful attempt and a description of some of the issues involved:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...jupiter&page=1
And one from StephenM (I hope you don't mind!
)
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ht=hst+jupiter
Every km away from the track will add 2 arc minute's distance of the pass, so that someone 24km away (like me) will see the HST pass by 1 degree from Jupiter.
Cheers,
Tom