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Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet within the Solar System. It is two and a half times as massive as all of the other planets in our Solar System combined. Jupiter is classified as a gas giant, along with Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Together, these four planets are sometimes referred to as the Jovian planets, where Jovian is the adjectival form of Jupiter.

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Jupiter (animation)

Wednesday, July 30th 2008 - 18:36 (UTC) - focal ratio f/10

Each picture in the animated gif consists of
L: 500 frames 742nm IR pass (840k)

The animation shows Jupiter rotating between 20:36 and 22:17 (UTC). You can clearly see the GRS moving towards the other side of Jupiter.

Jupiter was at 14 degrees altitude.

equipment used
Philips Toucam Pro II (840k) webcam - SC1.5 with b/w ICX098BL-E ccd
Meade Starfinder 10

Jupiter

Tuesday, July 01st 2008 - 21:55 (UTC) - focal ratio f/10

L: 200 frames 742nm IR pass (840k)
RGB: 300 frames UV/IR block filter

From left to right; Jupiter and Io

Jupiter was at 14 degrees altitude.

equipment used
Philips SPC900NC webcam - SC1
Philips Toucam Pro II (840k) webcam - SC1.5 with b/w ICX098BL-E ccd
Meade Starfinder 10
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