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10 years 8 months ago - 10 years 8 months ago #100428 by Fermidox

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Io-Ganymede conjunction was created by Fermidox
Took advantage of a rare clear patch last night for a quick peek at Jupiter and, wow... the closest Galilean conjunction I've yet seen. So took a quick and not very good snap -

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...with Io the more northerly, separation approx 5 arcseconds. Apparently the latest 6-yearly cycle of actual satellite occultations and eclipses begins later this year.
Last edit: 10 years 8 months ago by Fermidox.
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10 years 8 months ago #100431 by flt158

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Wow! Stunning image, Fermidox. Sorry I wasn't free to set up my scope. It reminds me of a bright double star like Algieba (Gamma Leonis.

Aubrey.

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