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Posts Made By: Carlos E. Hernandez

January 13, 2004 03:40 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter 01.11.04

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

Another excellent and beautiful observation of Jupiter. The SSTB and STB are interesting as they deviate to the north. The SEB looks rather typical. The NEB with the blue festoons along it's southern border and barge along the northern border is interesting as well. Please keep up the good work. May you have clear and steady skies.

Carlos

January 23, 2004 05:23 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter and Saturn Images

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Paul,

Thank you for posting your excellent and detailed images of Jupiter and Saturn.

The image of Jupiter shows a wealth of detail, including the Great Red Spot (GRS), long-enduring oval BE (large white oval over the STB f. the CM), activity within the South Equatorial Belt (SEB), festoon activity over the NEB-S among other features recorded.

The image of Saturn shows much detail across the globe and rings. The SEB is clearly visible as well as the dusky South Polar Region (SPR).

Please keep up the good work.

Carlos

January 27, 2004 08:06 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Saturn 01/26/04

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Paul,

A beautiful image of Saturn showing much detail across the globe and rings. The South Polar Region (SPR) collar is shown very well. I look forward to your future images of the planets.

Carlos

February 1, 2004 04:09 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Saturn and 5 lunar images

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Paul,

If you are obtaining such wonderful results using the C8 I can only imagine what you will obtain using the new C11. We all look forward to those images as well.

Carlos

February 1, 2004 10:29 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter Sketch 02.01.04

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

Another excellent observation of Jupiter showing lots of detail. The STB/SSTB region appears very interesting in your observation as this has been an area of much activity during the current apparition. The Great Red Spot (GRS) and surrounding region looks interesting as well. The STrZ dark spot appears to have approached closer to the GRS than in previous weeks. Much activity is noted within the SEB, especially following the GRS. The blue festoons noted along the NEBs are well depicted. The bright rift within the NEB is also interesting. Please keep up the good work. I hope to observe Jupiter as soon as my weather improves.

Regards,
Carlos

February 9, 2004 09:19 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter Sketch Feb. 8, 2004

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

An excellent observation of Jupiter. The large oval over the STB is BE which is very prominent on many images obtained of the planet. Much detail is noted over the SEB and NEB. The GRS is notable on the preceding limb. Please keep up the good work.

Carlos

February 15, 2004 06:39 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter 02/14/04

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Paul,

An excellent image of Jupiter showing the GRS region and Ganymede (and shadow). Please keep up the outstanding work!

Carlos

February 16, 2004 06:22 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

2.14.04 Jupiter Sketch

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

A very detailed and interesting observation of Jupiter. The two following NEBs festoons are very prominent as you point out. The SSTB shows a displacement to the north over it's following half. The sloping dark feature over the NPR is very interesting as well. Thank you for sharing this observation with us.

The blue festoons were not always located along the southern border of the North Equatorial Belt (NEBs). During the late 1800's (especially between 1870 and 1900) the festoons were located along the northern border of the South Equatorial Belt (SEBn). This was depicted in observations by famous astronomers of the time such as William F. Denning of Great Britain. Why the festoons "flipped" across to the other side (NEBs) is not known at this time.

Carlos

February 16, 2004 07:30 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Jake,

An excellent image of Jupter showing the active region following the Great Red Spot (GRS). Please keep up the good work.

Carlos

February 20, 2004 11:56 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter Sketch Feb 20, 2004

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

A very beautiful observation of Jupiter showing much detail. The region surrounding the GRS appears similar to what I noted in my last observation on February 3rd. The NEB (and festoons along the southern border) looks very interesting and complex. We all look forward to your future observations. I am waiting for better weather to observe.

Carlos

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