Jupiter impact, June 3 2010

[DavidTrap (David)]

Congrats on the amazing footage gentlemen.

Just thinking about this. If you've managed to image two major impacts over such a short timeframe (astronomically speaking) - how often does something actually impact with Jupiter?

DT

[bird (Anthony Wesley)]

Here's the RGB image from that set of data, with the fireball frames (30 frames) processed separately and dropped into the correct spot.

cheers, Bird

[trent_julie]

Again!,Well done, your developing a knack for this

[alexch (Alex)]

News are picking it up:
http://www.news.com.au/technology/ca...-1225875580355
(they put an odd photo next to the article, typical news.com.au)

[Troy]

Well done Anthony.

[erick (Eric)]

Approx dia of "fireball" (say in fraction of Earth diameter)? Can you estimate it from the frames, Anthony?

[bird (Anthony Wesley)]

Seems like the fireball is the size of my airy disk... so it was probably pinpoint as seen from here, no real way to measure anything.

Here's an updated image...

Bird

[orestis]

WOW Thats Incredible.

CONGRATULATIONS on yet another impact discovery.

Regards Orestis

Thats why i love Astronomy

[bird (Anthony Wesley)]

Originally Posted by iceman

Awesome! I've written about it on the IceInSpace Homepage and on Facebook.

Thanks Mike, it's been busy again today, I haven't had a chance to say thank you :-)

cheers,Bird

[Spanrz (Brett)]

"Where you seek, you shall find"

Absolute awesome news. Huge admiration
Stunning video and stills.

And what I like most of all, you guys are willing to share the info, pretty much soon after it's happened *round of applause*.

Expecting any other fragments?

[Lester]

Fantastic Anthony, a deserving reward for your efforts.

All the best.

[supernova1965 (Warren)]

THAT IS ALL I WILL SAY

[kinetic (Steve)]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys are incredible!
That's dedication...Anthony, you must be ecstatic!
I'm so glad you got to meet Trev too.
I bet his enthusiasm has rubbed off on you.
Well done...I can't wait to see how this develops.

Steve

[acropolite (Phil)]

Congratulations Bird, looking forward to seeing the video.

[CometGuy]

Amazing find..Bird Strike II !

I wonder if these events are more common than we think, but we are only seeing them now as imaging systems get more sophisticated?

Terry

[daveg (Dave)]

Unbeleivable Anthony! your level of observation and determination has really paid off

David Gradwell

[NickHowes (Nick)]

Fantastic one Anthony.... brilliant brilliant stuff (and Chris Go too)

I have some time on Faulkes North in 10 minutes, which is now going straight to Jupiter...not an optimal setup, as it's not a high frame rate camera on the RTI... but we'll see what comes of it..


Again, many congrats mate!

[tonybarry (Tony)]

I'll add my congratulations to the list. Great stuff. Perseverance pays off.

Regards,
Tony Barry

[Moon (James)]

It was only yesterday that I was admiring your APOD. Your dedication is inspiring - it great to see you get such rich rewards.

[NickHowes (Nick)]

Faulkes North was just a bit late in my slot. It has a altitude limit and Jupiter was just below it...so nothing from me...