Triple moon shadows on Jupiter

SteveDallas · 04-16-2004, 10:45 PM

Those of you who are astronomy geeks may be aware that when one of Jupiter's four large moons crosses between Jupiter and the Sun, you can see its shadow on Jupiter with a relatively modest telescope if everything is lined up properly. Back in March there was a rare opportunity to see the shadows of three of the moons at the same time. Jason Hatton captured the whole thing in a series of images which you can see combined in an animation here.

ladysycamore · 04-18-2004, 03:54 PM

Awesome!!! I love astronomy. Cool website too SD. Thanks.

Elspode · 04-18-2004, 04:33 PM

Thanks, SD. I was all set to get out the scope and watch this, but we were clouded out here in KC.

04-16-2004, 10:45 PM	#1
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Triple moon shadows on Jupiter Those of you who are astronomy geeks may be aware that when one of Jupiter's four large moons crosses between Jupiter and the Sun, you can see its shadow on Jupiter with a relatively modest telescope if everything is lined up properly. Back in March there was a rare opportunity to see the shadows of three of the moons at the same time. Jason Hatton captured the whole thing in a series of images which you can see combined in an animation here.

04-18-2004, 03:54 PM	#2
ladysycamore "I may not always be perfect, but I'm always me." Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In Sycamore's boxers Posts: 1,341	Awesome!!! I love astronomy. Cool website too SD. Thanks. __________________ "Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some moments when it must be taken." ~Tagline from the movie "Amistad"~ "The Akan concept of Sankofa: In order to move forward we first have to take a step back. In other words, before we can be prepared for the future, we must comprehend the past." From "We Did It, They Hid It"

04-18-2004, 04:33 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Thanks, SD. I was all set to get out the scope and watch this, but we were clouded out here in KC. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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