> From dpeach78@netscapeonline.co.uk Tue Jan  1 14:00 MST 2002
From: "Damian Peach" <dpeach78@netscapeonline.co.uk>
Subject: First Light from new location. (Jupiter, 31st Dec.)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 20:56:24 -0000


JUPITER OBSERVATION, DECEMBER 31st, 2001.(Opposition Night.)

D.A. Peach, Rochester, Kent, UK.
12" (30.5cm) Meade SCT.
Magnification: 406x.
Filters: W#21 Filter/Unfiltered.

Seeing initally poor-fair (3-6), but improved later fair-good (5-8.)
Transparency excellent (5.5mag.)
Wind SE (0-5mph.) Light dew. Very cold! (-2 deg C.)

Altitude: 61-62  degs.
Diameter: 47.0".

Observation comments: 
This is my first observation from the new location. 

Detailed views were obtained at times during the session. Most
attention was paid to the SEB p. the GRS and the GRS area itself. The
South Tropical Band appeared quite turbulent as did the SEBs. The Band
itself appeared gray in colour in contrast to the very dark SEBs which
had a very deep brick red hue. The GRS apeared quite pale, with a
lighter northern half. Its appeared decidedly eye shaped with a dark
southern rim. The NEB appeared quite active with 3 barges and 2
"portals" observed. A small strreak of NNTB also observed, but much
fainter than the streak observed last year at similar longitudes.