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Posts Made By: Sol Robbins

December 22, 2004 06:58 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Clavius

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Carlos,

I can't help but be redundant. Again, a great observation and fabulous sketch.

Best wishes for health, happiness and peace for the holidays and upcoming new year, Sol Robbins


January 7, 2005 04:48 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Comet Machholz Observing Report January 2, 2005

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Eric,

Great informed observation.

Clouds have kept my observing rather scant so I am enjoying the comet through others.

Best, Sol Robbins

January 22, 2005 02:13 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter Observation (January 21, 2005)

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Carlos,

Interesting details captured here.

Particularly the rift following the GRS and the dark feature in the NPR.

I found that nearing the end of the last apparition, the NPR was showing a variety of subtle and changing features.

Best, Sol Robbins

January 25, 2005 06:54 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter with my ED100

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Paul,

That's certainly one of the better images I've seen with a 4".

Best, Sol Robbins

January 29, 2005 08:51 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Saturn observation and Color Sketch

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Thomas,

I gotta' hand it to you. I was out as well. 4 degrees here. Here's a sketch I did while my fingers were still working.

I used the same scope as yours, but with my 2.5x Barlow + 7 m.m. Ortho and 2x Barlow + 6 m.m. plossl.

BTW, the Moon and my first look at Jupiter were great as well.

Now having a cup of java.

Best, Sol Robbins


February 12, 2005 12:10 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter Observation (February 10, 2005)

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Carlos,

Beautiful sketch.

Even though I haven't sketched Jupiter yet, your image depicts very well the major features that Jupiter is currently presenting.

The NEB rift is a very striking feature. Another feature which is more prominent now is the EQ belt. It overwhelms the festoons. The festoons seem to be less active or prominent of late.

Thanks again for presenting your observation.

Sol Robbins

February 12, 2005 07:56 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Saturn Observation (February 10, 2005)

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Carlos,

Well done!

I always see the SEB as "fumed". CCD images usually show it as smooth. I always thought that it might be due to seeing or some gentle tube current.

Anyway, great sketch.

Sol Robbins


April 5, 2005 03:43 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter Sketch and Observation.4-2

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Thomas,

You recorded quite many details. The one that gets me are the ovals/condensations in the SEB above the GRS.

Best, Sol Robbins

April 18, 2005 05:44 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter Observation (April 17, 2005)

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Carlos,

Outstanding observation and sketch! Jupiter is really putting on a show.

Best, Sol Robbins

April 24, 2005 06:50 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter Observation (April 23, 2005)

Posted By Sol Robbins
Hi Carlos,

Great observation. I find it very interesting.

I'm wondering if you had found the festoons to be a hard read in that their point of origin on the NEBs is rather barge-like. I.E. dark, broad and flattened.

Your sketch of Jupiter's aspect is also very close to the last my uploaded sketch.

Thanks, SR


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