The sky this week

[Lt.Col.Vortex]

If you dont already know, I'm sorta into astronomy. Here is a site that I go to often to keep up to date with celestial events.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/videos/skyweek/October-29---November-4-2012-161561835.html

Also look for their two magazines, SkyandTelescope and Astronomy.

As stated in the video, you will be able to see Jupiter and its moons with binoculars. Jupiter is clearly visible above the horizon around 9:00ish PM.EST. Jupiter ( I believe) it the third brightest object in the night sky currently (the moon and Venus rank firs and second). Its not that hard to find either. Look east, north east sometime after 9:00 PM and view each bright pin o flight with your binoculars. Jupiter will have 3 or 4 distinct smaller pins of light surrounding it. Also while your out looking, check out the moon. Most people overlook such an obvious target, but the moon looks quite amazing the closer you get. Have fun

 

[Lt.Col.Vortex]

I missed Io coming out from behind Jupiter by 15 min last night *&^%$%&$*^. But sky's where clear and viewing was great anyways.

Dont forget that you can watch Io pass in front of Jupiter and watch its shadow stream across Jupiter's face Nov.7 starting at 11:30 EST.

 

[MattyLav]

That's sick. I'm gonna have to check that out.

 

[Lt.Col.Vortex]

Its 2325 and it clouds as hell outside and occasionally it spits rain. This is the first night in weeks that has been cloudy and its the night that Io passes in front of Jupiter.

Whatever spirit or fairy or whatever is messing with me of late, you have been warned. When I die I'm coming to kick your butt. You have caused my to hiss 2 solar events this month and 3 or 4 in the past 8 months.