> From sherrodc@ipa.net Sat Nov 23 04:45 MST 2002 From: "Clay Sherrod" Subject: ASO Jupiter Patrol - Nov. 23, 2002 Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 05:43:07 -0600 Some nice views of the areas preceding and around the GRS on Jupiter from this frosty morning. jup02_1123a http://www.arksky.org/asoimg/jup02_1123a.jpg Some very impressive activity apparently encompassing the entire perimeter of the GRS; streak pr. GRS is now developing in both darkness and breadth of latitude. Areas immediately fol. and south of Spot appear to be affected by the GRS's convection or motion. Streak in NNTB right on CM is thickening and quite conspicuous. jup02_1123b http://www.arksky.org/asoimg/jup02_1123b.jpg The detail following the GRS within the SEBzone is just beautiful; note also the very unsettled nature of the areas south and fol. the GRS longitudes. There is clearly much convective interaction occurring between the GRS and the SEBs component, this noted both pr. and fol the Spot. Note the southward skewing of the NEBn to the right of the CM in this image. jup02_1123c http://www.arksky.org/asoimg/jup02_1123c.jpg Very nice activity demonstrated within the southern latitudes, and particularly fol. the GRS; many fine ovals in the southern temperate latitudes. Note the southward skewing of the NEBn with what appears to possibly be higher cloud layers overiding the northern edge of this belt. Dark NNNTB spot approaching CM. > From sherrodc@ipa.net Sat Nov 23 05:07 MST 2002 From: "Clay Sherrod" Subject: Jupiter's Spot! Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 06:06:21 -0600 Hello to all....if you have been waiting for good views of the GRS of Jupiter, you should begin planning your observing for this 2002-2003 apparition of the giant planet. It appears that our speculation early-on about the resurgence of the GRS was essentially correct at least for now and that the spot is gaining both color and intensity; I have posted some images and a brief overview of recent observations at the ASO ( www.arksky.org ) under the "Current News" section in the directory. The images were obtained this morning and should show what can clearly be seen in larger scopes...the GRS is clearly visible in the Observatory's 4" wide field refractor. This will be an ideal time to show of the GRS to friends who have asked you about it....you can find the times of transit of this feature in any current Sky & Telescope OR by visiting the "Online Tools" at ASO to compute the times of transit for your location. Dr. Clay