Re: (SNES) Observing Jupiter's Other Children

[Albireo54@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/16/02 8:42:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
colemans@riconnect.com writes:

<< If we do bag these moons,  they will be the first "new moons" we've bagged 
in the 16" LX200 in more  than a year when we sighted Deimos.  >>

Hi Les,

I have no doubt that we can locate Himalia, if we're determined. More 
difficult than Pluto, certainly, but well within reach using the Palomar 
plate as a guide.
But Amalthea will be REALLY tough. I recall seeing some 11th and 12th 
magnitude stars quite close to Jupiter in months past, but a 14.1 magnitude 
pinprick just 36" off the planet's edge? Boy, an eyepiece with an occulting 
bar would be a real asset; maybe I can rig up something. In any case, I'll 
make sure my 6.7mm Ultrawide (606X) is clean and ready to go!

Let's hope for some nice clear air!
:o)
Doug
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