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From: "Matthew L. Brown" 
Reply-To: "Matthew L. Brown" 



>I've been watching it the last few weeks, along with Jovian satellites and
>shadows (nice show), with my 6".  These days it's better to call it the
>Great Tan Spot.  Look for a notch in one of the "upper"
bands.  Here's a
>nice web applet for showing when the spot and satellites are visible :
>http://www.shallowsky.com/jupiter.html

=Matt




> >>> I have not once seen the Great Red Spot on Jupiter.
>
>It's been pretty dimmed for many years.  It is making a bit of a come back
>this last year or so.  Look for the 'absense' of it first, then it will
>gradually become clearer.  Also find out via various software or Sky and
>Telescope when it is on the merdian before you look.  A blue filter will
>also help.
>
>Mel Bartels

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