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Date (U.T.): February 8, 2009 Time (U.T.): 07:00 L1 290.4, L2 026.5, L3 269.4 De -1.6, Ds -2.9 Instrument: 9-inch (23-cm) F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain Magnification: 388x Seeing (1-10): 5-7, Antoniadi (I-V): II-III Transparency (1-6): 4 Details: South Polar Region (SPR): Appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) without any detail visible within. South Temperate Zone (STZ): Appeared bright (7/10) and thin. South Temperate Band(s): Multiple dusky (4/10) and thin bands were noted over this region. South Tropical Zone (STrZ): Appeared shaded (6/10) and thin. South Equatorial Belt (SEB): Appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) and broad. Equatorial Zone (EZ): Appeared bright (7/10) and broad. North Tropical Zone (NTrZ): Appeared bright (7/10) and broad. North Equatorial Belt (NEB): Appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10) and possibly divided by a thin shaded (6-10) zone visible during moments of steady seeing. North Temperate Zone (NTZ): Appeared shaded (6/10) and broad. North Polar Region (NPR): Appeared dark to dusky (3-4/10), but no detail visible within. Satellites: Titan (8.4m) was visible above the preceding ring ansa with Mimas (13.0m) visible during moments of steady seeing. Tethys (10.3m) was visible following the planet. The best of luck in your own observations of Saturn. A digital image produced using Photoshop CS3. Carlos Post Extras:       4Texans super member Reged: 12/08/07 Loc: TX Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2916099 - 02/08/09 07:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Beautiful sketch. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: 4Texans]       #2916177 - 02/08/09 08:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   4Texans, Thank you for the compliment on my Saturn observation. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2916219 - 02/08/09 08:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, I love this sketch. You have captured detail here I have only glimpsed in an hour of close examination of Saturn's globe a few days back. Including the Saturnian moons and detailed write-up make this a wonderful recording of this observation. Great work to share with all of us. Frank Post Extras:       Tommy5 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/28/04 Loc: Chicagoland Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: frank5817]       #2916376 - 02/08/09 09:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Great digital sketch of Saturn, lots of bands of nearby satelites, thanks for posting, i hope to catch some looks at saturn as our winter weather seems to be braking up a bit. Post Extras:       JayinUT I'm not Sleepy Reged: 09/19/08 Loc: Utah Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: Tommy5]       #2916397 - 02/08/09 10:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, Great details of your observation and a wonderful sketch. Thank you for sharing! Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: JayinUT]       #2916439 - 02/08/09 10:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Frank, Jay, and Tommy Thank you for the compliments on my Saturn observation. I was impressed by the amount of detail over the ringed planet. The satellites nearby were an added treat. The best of luck in your own observations of Saturn. Carlos Post Extras:       Erix Toad Lily Reged: 12/25/04 Loc: Texas, USA Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2916451 - 02/08/09 10:26 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It's a very beautiful and detailed sketch, Carlos. Excellent report as well. Thank you for sharing it with us! Post Extras:       Uwe Pilz scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 05/16/08 Loc: Leipzig, Germany Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: Erix]       #2916785 - 02/09/09 02:05 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Great sketch, much of detail. Thanks for sharing. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: Uwe Pilz]       #2916802 - 02/09/09 02:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Uwe, Thank you for your compliment on my Saturn observation. I look forward to your future observations. Carlos Post Extras:       markseibold Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/19/08 Loc: Portland Oregon Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2916834 - 02/09/09 03:16 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos Beautiful rendering. I wish I could take the magnification on my 10.1" Newtonian that high. You have me excited about seeing Saturn again now as it approaches earlier evening skies. Thanks for sharing this image and your excellent text info. Mark Post Extras:       rodelaet Post Laureate Reged: 04/28/06 Loc: 50°56' N - 4°58' E (Belgium) Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2917806 - 02/09/09 03:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, How nice! Saturn seems to pop out of my screen. The ring is fascinating to follow around the sketch. Very enjoyable sketch! Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Saturn Observation (February 8, 2009) [Re: rodelaet]       #2917845 - 02/09/09 04:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Rony, Thank you for the kind compliment on my Saturn observation. I enjoyed making it. I never tire of observing the lord of the rings. I look forward to your future observations. 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