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A series of large storms has erupted in the upper atmosphere of Uranus.
Images taken by Imke de Pater (UC Berkeley), Larry Sromovosky and Pat Fry (U. Wisconsin), and Heidi Hammel (AURA). They used the near-infrared camera NIRC2 at a wavelength of 1.6 micron, with adaptive optics on the 10-m Keck II telescope show a series of storms along with a very large one in the planet's northern hemisphere.
The storms were detected on 5th-6th August, and the Saturn Section would like to ask all observers with large telescopes (200mm or more) to make regular observations of the planet to see if these storms can be observed with amateur telescopes. Images taken in the near-infrared would be particularly helpful.
Uranus has a reputation for being a bland world, but the recent observations show the planet is capable of producing vast, powerful storms. Smaller storms have been observed before, but the latests outbreak appears to be the largest.
Uranus is currently located in the constellation of Pisces and culminates at around 0255UT making it a late evening/early morning object. It's exact position can be found in the BAA Handbook. Please send any observations you make the Saturn Section.
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(c) 2014 British Astronomical Association http://www.britastro.org/
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BAA electronic bulletin
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A series of large storms has erupted in the upper atmosphere of Uranus.
Images taken by Imke de Pater (UC Berkeley), Larry Sromovosky and Pat Fry (U. Wisconsin), and Heidi Hammel (AURA). They used the near-infrared camera NIRC2 at a wavelength of 1.6 micron, with adaptive optics on the 10-m Keck II telescope show a series of storms along with a very large one in the planet's northern hemisphere.
The storms were detected on 5th-6th August, and the Saturn Section would like to ask all observers with large telescopes (200mm or more) to make regular observations of the planet to see if these storms can be observed with amateur telescopes. Images taken in the near-infrared would be particularly helpful.
Uranus has a reputation for being a bland world, but the recent observations show the planet is capable of producing vast, powerful storms. Smaller storms have been observed before, but the latests outbreak appears to be the largest.
Uranus is currently located in the constellation of Pisces and culminates at around 0255UT making it a late evening/early morning object. It's exact position can be found in the BAA Handbook. Please send any observations you make the Saturn Section.
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BAA-ebulletin mailing list visit:
http://lists.britastro.org/mailman/listinfo/baa-ebulletin
(c) 2014 British Astronomical Association http://www.britastro.org/
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