phenomena of Jupiter's moon, will be obvious Tomorrow Night

Full moon of Jupiter, when Jupiter is in the state of its closest approach to Earth or Jupiter opposition is also called, will happen tomorrow night, Friday (28/10). Under conditions of full moon, Jupiter-Earth-Sun will be in a straight line. Jupiter will appear brighter and more full round, including the brightest in 11 years.

In contrast to other astronomical phenomena such as meteor showers that may not be seen clearly by the town such as Jakarta, the full moon of Jupiter can be seen clearly with the naked eye. "Residents of the city could see it even if there is light pollution, Head of Bosscha Observatory said on Wednesday (26/10). In fact Jupiter has seemed clear since a week ago, even had to be contiguous with the moon so as to dance with her. It's just a week since yesterday , Jupiter has not reached a distance of closest approach to Earth. New on October 28, the night was the closest distance achieved.

Muhammad Rayhan of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Jakarta (HAAJ) said, "When viewed with the naked eye, Jupiter opposition is going to look like a normal star."

However, from observations Kompas.com for several days, Jupiter is quite indistinguishable from stars. At opposition, Jupiter will be adjacent to the constellation Taurus. Stellarium program can be used to facilitate the search.

head of the observatory can suggest if the observations were made using a telescope. "Measuring 60-10 cm telescope alone was enough to see Jupiter," said Judge. With the telescope, the observer can see the satellites of Jupiter as Io, Europa and Ganymede. It also can be cyclones Jupiter phenomenon known as red spot of Jupiter.

He also said "The opposition Jupiter can also be the object astrofotography. It could be enlarged in Jupiter or Jupiter with his satellites,". Jupiter opposition this year belong to one of the most special. Opposition to coincide with the phase of the new moon and Jupiter's perihelion (closest distance of Jupiter-Sun).

from : kompas.com