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#1 woldsstargazer

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Posted 08 October 2024 - 02:59 AM

Assuming the planet is at a favourable inclination, I’m wondering how far beyond the capabilities of amateur equipment imaging Jupiter’s aurora is currently. As I can find any images, my presumption is that it is not feasible at present. I guess a larger aperture scope and more sensitive camera is needed to detect UV or IR emissions. But is the gap likely to be closed by technical advances anytime soon? 



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Posted 08 October 2024 - 03:22 AM

Hubble images them, but i think the wavelength is around 150nm or something; certainly a wavelength where our atmosphere is entirely opaque. I suspect it wont happen.


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#3 woldsstargazer

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Posted 08 October 2024 - 05:54 AM

Thanks for the reply. Looks like your right - data on the Jovian aurora are generated by Hubble and the Juno space probe.




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