Jupiter and Europa

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Jupiter and Europa

🎯 Target: Jupiter

📅 Date: 07 Marzo 2026

🏷️ Category: Planets

📍 Location: Milano

⚙️ Acquisition Setup

  • 🔭 Optics: Vixen VC200L
  • 📸 Sensor: ASI 585MC AIR
  • ⏱️ Exposure: 1,3 min
  • Gain: 330

Processing Notes

Capture Area Size = 640 * 480
Exposure = 0.006 Sec

Jupiter and its moon Europa offer a spectacular sight when they align for a transit. During this event, Europa passes directly in front of Jupiter’s banded atmosphere, often appearing as a small, bright disk, while its distinct black shadow follows or precedes it across the planet's clouds.