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Posts Made By: Carlos E. Hernandez

November 2, 2003 07:06 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

11.01.03 Saturn Sketch

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

Another outstanding observation of Saturn. Detail over the globe, including the SEB-N bay, is very interesting. The various ring divisions are also well represented. Thank you for sharing this observation woth us all. I look forward to your future observations.

Carlos

November 5, 2003 07:32 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Two new digicam images - Saturn and Jupiter

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Jose,

Thank you for posting your excellent images of Jupiter and Saturn. I observe from South Florida as well (Pembroke Pines, Broward County). I look forward to your future images. Ecellent web site as well.

Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez ([email protected])

November 8, 2003 10:18 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Regarding Jupiter's GRS

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

From images I have reviewed obtained by imagers, such as Hideto Fukui of ALPO-Japan, The Great Red Spot (GRS) appears to have intensified. We will have to monitor this very closely. I look forward to your observations of Jupiter in the future.

http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~planets/j031106z.htm

Carlos

November 10, 2003 06:46 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Lunar Eclipse from Belgium

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Nico,

A beautiful image of the lunar eclipse from across the Atlantic. I am glad that you were able to enjoy the event as well.

Carlos

November 10, 2003 06:52 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter 11.09.03--Sketch

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

An excellent sketch of Jupiter showing much detail. The South Equatorial Belt (SEB) appears divided by a thin, bright SEB zone (SEB-Z). Several festoons are noted along the southern border of the North Equatorial Belt (NEB-S), including an incomplete loop festoon over the following portion of the belt. An elongated, bright oval is depicted along the northern border of the NEB (NEB-N) on the CM. I look forward to your future observations of Jupiter and the rest of the planets.

Carlos

November 10, 2003 06:55 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Lunar Eclipse from NE Ohio

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
John,

Thank you for sharing this beautiful image of the lunar eclipse from NE Ohio. You captured the color variations well.

Carlos

November 11, 2003 05:37 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter 11/10/03

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Ed,

Congratulations on obtaining an excellent image of Jupiter showing a good amount of detail. The major belts (NEB and SEB) are well recorded. The blue festoons along the southern border of the NEB are interesting. I look forward to more of your images in the future.

Carlos

November 17, 2003 06:04 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Saturn rolled over poor pedestrian star!

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Ron,

Excellent sketch showing the track of the star during the event. Thank you for sharing it with us all. We were clouded out down here.

Carlos

November 17, 2003 09:34 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

What's going on in Hellas?

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Bruce,

Congratulations on an excellent image of Mars. You are capturing a good amount for the current apparent diameter (13"). Please keep at it as fewer people are imaging Mars now.

The increased brightening of Hellas is typical for this time of the Martian year (late Southern Summer) during which increased water vapor within the huge basin collects over different areas or even the entire feature (noted especially in blue (Wratten 80A or 38) light). Dust activity may be noted as well within the Hellas basin at this time, but this does not always imply an iminent dust storm (brighter in red (W23A or 25) light). This area bears monitoring in the future as it is a common site for dust storm activity.

The best of luck imaging.

Carlos

November 23, 2003 06:43 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Sketch-Jupiter 11.22.03

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

Congratulations on an excellent observation of Jupiter showing much detail. The South Equatorial Belt (SEB) appears to be divided by a thin bright zone. The festoons along the southern border of the NEB are very interesting as you point out. The two dark spots along the northern border of the NEB are probably Rods or Barges. It is not unusual for the Equatorial Zone to appear different colors or shades. I have the noted the northern half at times to be a pastel orange.

I look forward to your future observations of Jupiter. I hope to observe the planet soon myself.

Carlos

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