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Tuesday 3 April 2018

[BAA-ebulletin 01000] Bright storm in Saturn's northern hemisphere

BAA electronic bulletin

An observation made by Brazilian observer Maciel Bassani Sparrenberger shows a bright and distinct

spot at 67 degrees north on Saturn. This observation was made on 2018 March 29 at 08:16 UT.


Later that day (from 18:20 to 1957 UT), this spot was imaged by Trevor Barry in Australia.

To date, It has also been recorded by Damian Peach, Manos Kardasis  and Anthony Wesley.

Further observations of this object are urgently required to see  how this storm evolves.

Observations can be sent to the Saturn, Uranus and Neptune section via

saturn@britastro.org

Mike Foulkes Saturn, Uranus and Neptune Section Director

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