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Old 25-May-2008, 10:31 PM
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My first post of the giant (Jupiter) for this year, Very difficult to abtain good data due to the rain and moisture in the air but here is my best shot so far. Grs is coming up on the limb and mucho outbreaks and long white streaks at the northern belt (Mid bottom belt).
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Nice low altitude shots of the planet.

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Very impressive Jupiter Efrain. Great color and good detail.
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Thanks Robert and Andy, Well not low enough but it will do until the next upcoming cycles it will be in favor of north of the equator. Took the opertunity after waiting almost gave up for the rain to stop it paid off.
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Nice result! What altitude does it reach in Puerto Rico?
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Old 27-May-2008, 05:31 AM
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Hi Mike, Thanks. It's sits aprox. 32-35 degrees.how about you around 70deg.?.Thanks again and Clear Skies
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Fantastic work at that angle Efrain.
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Efrain patience is a virtue and you are that!
They are great thank you.
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Thanks Matt and Crissy for your kind words, Now if the weather could improve but another week of mucho rain a T/S is coming.
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nice results, Efrain! considering the planet was so low it is most remarkable!
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Thanks again Dietmar, But with these limitations it makes it more challenging!
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