Today's picture, taken on November 2nd 2009 at 2:13 am.
Using the 98 in Hooker telescope we were able to focus in on this planet and capture several moons orbiting, which you can see clearly.
This picture has been croped and sized upwards for your viewing.
View this on deviant art page for a closer look [B][url]http://rogelead.deviantart.com/art/Ball-of-gas-142422374[/url][/B]
You too can view this object at:
[B]RA: 5h50m33s ± 19s
DEC: 8.25 ° ± 0.13°s [/B]
[img]http://fc00.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/307/5/2/Ball_of_gas_by_rogelead.jpg[/img]
That's Jupiter right? :downs:
Anyway wow, that's a fantastic image, it almost looks like a digital drawing.
[QUOTE=xamllew;18173530]That's Jupiter right? :downs:
Anyway wow, that's a fantastic image, it almost looks like a digital drawing.[/QUOTE]
it does look very close to a drawing doesnt it. Well thats just how nature works then.
Stum[b]p[/b]ling?
:iiam:
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Other than that the shot is amazing, also do you work at an observatory?
[QUOTE=Zombii;18176302]Stum[b]p[/b]ling?
:iiam:
[editline]08:50PM[/editline]
Other than that the shot is amazing, also do you work at an observatory?[/QUOTE]
AHH damn! That is not a word, well i meant stumbling. Its on the other side of the keyboard too. Maybe a mod could change it to "stumbling" for me?
[QUOTE=xamllew;18173530]That's Jupiter right? :downs:
Anyway wow, that's a fantastic image, it almost looks like a [b]digital drawing[/b].[/QUOTE]
*cough*
How do you get access to the telescope? How do you take the photos?
Your space photos are beautiful.
[QUOTE=Performual;18176500]How do you get access to the telescope? How do you take the photos?
Your space photos are beautiful.[/QUOTE]
Its a lengthy process that i wont want to get into much detail but i think it really gets the job done.
And thanks
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