Sunday, August 18, 1996

Jupiter and meteors (Awenda)

9:05pm EST. Viewed Jupiter from clearing. Clear night. Four moons visible (1, 3, spaced evenly, the 4th is 3x away). Cloud bands very clear. Can't see Red Spot.
Instrument: Celestron 8-inch SCT
Mount: Vixen Super Polaris
Method: star hopping
10:00pm EST. Saw one meteor, a quick one, from north to south.

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