Jupiter in Opposition

Jupiter will be in Opposition today, 29^th October 2011. This means that the Sun, Earth and the planet Jupiter will be in a straight line, as the Sun sets in the west, the giant planet rises in the east. This gives us full night to observe the planet. From small aperture telescope to large telescopes Jupiter offers so much to observe. Jupiter will rise at 5:40pm in the beginning of the month of November and toward the middle of November, Jupiter will rise at 4:40pm and set at 5am. Towards end of November, Jupiter will rise at 3:30pm and set at 4am.

Jupiter spends all month in the border of constellation Aries and Pisces.

Here are times for observing Great Red Spot(GRS) on Jupiter. The timing is for GRS meridian transit, that is when the GRS is the middle of Jupiter's disc, the GRS can also be observed one hour before and after the transit times. All times are in IST.

Date				Time of GRS Meridian
Oct 29th				7:30pm
31st				01:10am
31st				09:00pm
Nov 02nd				2:50am
02nd				10:30pm
3rd				4:30am
3rd				6:30pm
5th				00:30am
5th				8pm
7th				2am
7th				9:40pm
9th				3:30am
9th				11:30pm
10th				7:20pm
12th				1am
12th				9pm
14th				2:40am
14th				10:30pm
16th				4:30am
17th				00:30am
17th				8pm
19th				2am
19th				9:40pm
21st				3:30am
21st				11:10pm
22nd				7pm
24th				1am
24th				8:45pm
26th				2:30am
26th				10:30pm
27th				6pm
28th				4am
29th				00:10am
29th				8pm

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Few photos from Dr. Suresh Mohan's Talk on Principles of Astrophotography

Dr Suresh Mohan gave an wonderful insight into the field of Astrophotography. The talk was truly inspiring. The talk made people who want to enter astrophotography field, understand the preparation and effort that is needed for a good Astrophotography session and also the talk helped in understanding many processes that goes on during an astrophotography session. Dr Suresh Mohan explained complex concepts in simple terms that was very easy to understand.

Here are few pictures of the session

Dr. Suresh Mohan getting ready for the Talk, Jayanth, President ABAA looks on.

Mr Prakash Subbanna, Vice President of ABAA introducing Dr. Suresh Mohan to audience

Dr. Suresh Mohan delivering the talk.

Dr. Suresh Mohan explaining star drift.

Prakash Subbanna delivering vote of thanks to Dr. Suresh Mohan.

Jayanth presenting a memento to Dr. Suresh Mohan

From left to right: Jayanth, Dr. Suresh Mohan, Madhusudan, Pramod Galagali Assistant Director JNP, Dr. B S Shylaja having a discussion.

From left to Right: Jayanth, Dr. Suresh Mohan, Anil, Dilip Kumar, Chandrashekar Gen. Secretary ABAA, having discussion.

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Talk on Principles of Astrophotography

ABAA invites you for the talk on Principles of Astrophotography by well known astrophotographer Dr. Suresh Mohan. Astrophotography is both challenging and rewarding field. Lot of hours go into making a good celestial photograph, from polar alignment of the telescope to imaging and dark room methods. Dr Suresh Mohan will cover these topics in his talk which are very important in making good and quality astrophotos.

Topic: Principles of Astrophotography

Speaker: Dr. Suresh Mohan.

Date: 09/10/2011

Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

Venue: Basement, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

 
All are cordially invited for the talk.

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