Tag Archives: jupiter

Glorious duo setting over the Everglades

Posted on December 14, 2020 by ST Editors

by Richard Sherman

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Jupiter & Mars

Posted on February 2, 2018 by ST Editors

by John Giles I just happened to catch a SKY & TELESCOPE note on the Jupiter/Mars conjunction on January 6th and 7th. It sounded too good to pass up, so I set my alarm for 5:30 AM on the 7th … Continue reading →

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The Great Red Spot Spotted!!

Posted on August 2, 2017 by ST Editors

by Kevin Mooney After the little kiddies go home on a public night, there’s always one object you would like to go back to view again later in the evening. That moment came on Friday June 9th when Team 2 … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Jupiter

Posted on December 4, 2012 by ST Editors
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Super Jupiter

Posted on October 31, 2011 by ST Editors

by Robert J. Vanderbei Our planet Earth orbits the Sun once every year whereas it takes Jupiter about twelve years to complete one orbit. This means that once every thirteen months Earth catches up to Jupiter and passes it in … Continue reading →

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Juno launches on Voyage to Discover Jupiter’s Genesis

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer NASA’s solar powered Juno spacecraft was successfully launched towards Jupiter on August 5, 2011 to begin a five year and 1.7 Billion mile voyage to the gas giant.The goal is to unmask the hidden secrets of … Continue reading →

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Gas Giant Dreams

Posted on November 6, 2010 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker Several nights before and after the recent opposition of Jupiter were great for telescope observing and imaging the gas giant.  I was able to get some decent images from my backyard astro-imaging setup just before Labor Day … Continue reading →

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