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A GRS Transit Is Underway

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#1 Dave Mitsky

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Posted 13 March 2025 - 08:38 PM

The GRS is currently at Jupiter's central meridian.

Universal Times of Red Spot transits centered on date:

03/14/2025 @ 01:36 UT

03/14/2025 @ 11:32 UT

03/14/2025 @ 21:28 UT

Corresponding local dates & times of Red Spot transits:

03/13/2025 @ 09:36 pm

03/14/2025 @ 07:32 am

03/14/2025 @ 05:28 pm

Note: Local times are based on the time zone offset of from UT given by your Web browser. Hour(s):-4

https://skyandtelesc...great-red-spot/
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Posted 17 March 2025 - 11:13 PM

I observed the GRS transit using the Naylor Observatory's 17" f/15 classical Cassegrain.  I used magnifications of 116, 144, 162, 170, 216, and 259x, with and without a light blue filter.  The best views were at 170 and 216x.  




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