April 14th 2016 #3
Ganymede and GRS transit.
09:40 UTC
Bungendore NSW
7000 X B images @ 0.017s exp
7000 X G images @ 0.017 s exp
7000 X R images @ 0.017 s exp
Best 20% of frames stacked, 2 mins exp in each channel
Takahashi TOA-130NS @F13 prime focus
ASI120MM camera + B,G,R filters
NEQ6 pro mount
Three RGB images taken tonight. Seeing variable but good, detail within the GRS visible, many small spots in the STB. Ganymede currently in transit. Europa to the left, appeared from Jupiter's shadow at 09:33.
Currently the most detailed image of Jupiter yet taken!
Seven minutes later than image #2 below. The shadows of Io (right) and Europa have moved in that 7 minutes. Note Oval BA in the STR and associated disturbances (wake) are now central. NTR quiet. GRS turbulence on the preceeding limb continuing across the disk.
Around an hour later than image #1 below, Jupiter has rotated significantly, the GRS has now set. The shadows of Io (right) and Europa are both visible, Io is off the disk.
First of a sequence of several images tonight, the GRS setting and the shadow of Io dominant. White spot Z clear on the NTB and several bright white outbreaks on the NEB. The SEB is dominated by turbulent eddies caused by the GRS. Oval BA is rising and its wake is clear.