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Old February 23rd 04, 05:45 PM
Dave Grist
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Default Jupiters moons

I saw the same thing about 4 nights ago. Very Cool!!!

"Gmca330" wrote in message
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FWIW, I was checking out Jupiter with my TV Rangeraround 0200 hrs

today
(EST) and noticed that three of the Gallilean moons, Europa, Io and

Callisto,
formed an almost perfect equilateral triangle. Probably not a rare sight

but
first time for me. Jupiter itself was very clear with 3 bands clearly

visible
and two others less defined with averted vision. Stuff like this really

excites
me and keeps me interested. I often do my observing in the wee hours

because
it's quiet, the evening clouds have dissipated and the neighbors' lights

are
extinguished by then.
I was viewing from the deck in back of my house about 18 miles WNW of
Boston. It was cold and somewhat windy so I was surprised that the view

was so
steady.
Best Wishes,
Mean Gene the Observing Machine