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Posts Made By: Carlos E. Hernandez

December 11, 2004 09:31 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Comet C/2004 Q2 (Machholz), anyone?

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
I was able to make another observation of Comet C/2004 Q2 (Machholz) using my 9-inch F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain at 97x on December 10, 2004 at 05:30 U.T. under average to good seeing conditions (5-7/10). The nucleus was visibly star-like and the coma very large and diffuse. I believe that I noted, during moments of steady seeing, a pencil-thin tail in a northeast (NE) direction. This tail was not held steadily but again only visible when the seeing steadied.

The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of this interesting comet.

Carlos

December 11, 2004 11:35 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Pitatus

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Wes,

An outstanding image of Pitatus (29.8*S, 13.5*W, 60 miles (97 km) diameter) located over the southern edge of Mare Nubium. Your image shows the peripheral rille system beautifully. Thank you for sharing this image with us all.

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/research/cla/images/lores/f14.jpg

Carlos

December 11, 2004 11:38 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Saturn on Dec 9

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Dodi,

A wonderful image of Saturn showing much detail. The belts and zones over the globe are well recorded. The variations in brightness over the rings is clearly captured. Thank you for sharing this image.

Carlos

December 12, 2004 10:01 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Comet C/2004 Q2 (Machholz), anyone?

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
I was able to observe Comet Machholz (C/2004 Q2) on December 11, 2004 at 04:40 U.T. under clear skies, but only average seeing conditions (at best). The coma of the comet appeared a bit larger than my previous observation of it (12/10/04). I did not note a tail at this time (most likely due to the seeing conditions). The brightest stars surrounding the comet, in a clockwise fashion, are HIP21418 (8.50m), TYC5897-1497-1 (10.31M), HIP21420 (8.53m, closest to the comet), TYC5897-406-1 (9.37m), TYC5897-332-1 (9.12m), HIP21363 (6.09m), and TYC5897-172-1 (10.06m).

The best of luck in your own observations of this interesting comet.

Carlos

December 12, 2004 07:26 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Plato 12-03-04

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Wes,

An incredible image of Plato and it's many craterlets. You have captured detail that would tax any visual observer, including myself. Please keep up the excellent work.

Carlos

December 12, 2004 09:25 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Jupiter 12/11 Red NEB

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Chris,

A good image of Jupiter considering it's present altitude. the North Equatorial Belt (NEB) appears to be active at this time. The prominent blue festoon along the southern border of the NEB is interesting. It appears to cover a significant amount of area over the Equatorial Zone (EZ). A bright rift is visible within the NEB following the CM. I look forward to your future images.

Carlos

December 14, 2004 10:58 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Klaproth & Casatus

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Wes,

Fantastic images of these two interesting craters. Your images appear as if taken for lunar orbit! Please keep up the excellent work.

Carlos

December 16, 2004 01:56 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Comet Macholtz Picture

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Walter,

An excellent image of Comet Machholz (C/2004 Q2). The coma is very apparent and I believe that I note a tail (ion?) at the 9 o'clock position. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

Carlos

December 17, 2004 08:51 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Saturn Sketch December 16, 2004

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Sol,

An outstanding observation of Saturn! You have recorded much detail over both the globe and rings. I look forward to your future observations.

Carlos

December 17, 2004 08:55 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Comet Machholz Image

Posted By Carlos E. Hernandez
Chris,

An excellent image of Comet Machholz (C/2004 Q2) showing the star-like nucleus, large diffuse coma, and pencil-thin plasma (ion) tail. This is very similar to what I observe through my own instrument, except for the plasma tail (only noted once). I look forward to your future images.

The new web site looks great!

Regards,
Carlos

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