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.

 

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

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