Jupiter and Ganymede

About this image
With a magnitude of -2.8 and an altitude of 57.3184 degrees, the giant planet shows many details on its surface. Compare the different views of the planet through the different filters R,G,B. The shadow of Ganymede can be also seen in the surface of the planet as well as the red spot on the right side.
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Technical Details
Optics |
Vixen VC 200L |
Mount |
Skywatcher HEQ5 Synscan Pro |
Camera |
DMK21AU04, Barlow 2x |
Filters |
Astronomik RGB Type II c |
Date |
02 December, 2011; 8:30 p.m. (local time) |
Location |
Kifisia, Greece |
Exposure |
3 min per channel R,G,B |
Programs used |
Registax, Nebulosity |