Jupiter time and Direction?

[Cassini12]

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>I know I asked this last week or the week before, But I have just watched the video for "May 2008 amaazing sky" and the video said that Jupiter will rise in the EAST around 5am this month.</p><p>I am going to Hyannis, MA on Wednesday Night and will be there for a few days, I was hoping to see Jupiter early in the AM on Thursday/Friday. I was told to look SOUTH. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So Now I am confused. How do I know were to look? Also, What will be the time/degree of the sky to look at? I hope it is high up before the sun comes out so I can get a good look at it. I will try to find the highest ground possible.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks all, any help is appreciated.. Also is there a website that tells me this information about the planets? Heavens-above does not as far as I know. Thanks</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;I know I asked this last week or the week before, But I have just watched the video for "May 2008 amaazing sky" and the video said that Jupiter will rise in the EAST around 5am this month.I am going to Hyannis, MA on Wednesday Night and will be there for a few days, I was hoping to see Jupiter early in the AM on Thursday/Friday. I was told to look SOUTH. &nbsp;So Now I am confused. How do I know were to look? Also, What will be the time/degree of the sky to look at? I hope it is high up before the sun comes out so I can get a good look at it. I will try to find the highest ground possible.&nbsp;Thanks all, any help is appreciated.. Also is there a website that tells me this information about the planets? Heavens-above does not as far as I know. Thanks&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Posted by Cassini12</DIV><br /><br />IIRC, you asked about a specific time, before sunrise, which is when it will be south. All objects on the ecliptic (Sun, Moon, Planets, Zodiac Constellations) rise in the east, reach their highest altitude&nbsp;(transit) in the south,&nbsp;and set in the west.</p><p>For May 15th, Jupiter rises in the east just after midnight, and transits (due south at 26 degrees elevation in Hyannis) at 4:46 AM.</p><p>Each morning after that the events occur 4 minutes earlier.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Cassini12]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>IIRC, you asked about a specific time, before sunrise, which is when it will be south. All objects on the ecliptic (Sun, Moon, Planets, Zodiac Constellations) rise in the east, reach their highest altitude&nbsp;(transit) in the south,&nbsp;and set in the west.For May 15th, Jupiter rises in the east just after midnight, and transits (due south at 26 degrees elevation in Hyannis) at 4:46 AM.Each morning after that the events occur 4 minutes earlier. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you Wayne, SO, is 4:46am May 15th the highest point in the sky at which Jupiter would be? Would you recommend I see it before this time (so it's darker) or at this time? Thanks alot..</p><p>Also, how are you fiding all this information out? lol. ty<br /></p>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;Thank you Wayne, SO, is 4:46am May 15th the highest point in the sky at which Jupiter would be? Would you recommend I see it before this time (so it's darker) or at this time? Thanks alot..Also, how are you fiding all this information out? lol. ty <br />Posted by Cassini12</DIV><br /><br />Actually, that's too late. At 4:46 AM the sky is getting bright (well past nautical twilight), so Jupiter is not as blinding, but the sky is so bright the moons might be hard to see. Astronomical twilight is at 3:28, that's when the sun starts to brighten the sky. </p><p>If I was planning to observe Jupiter those days, I'd get the scope outside cooling down by 2 AM, and start observing a little after 3 AM. That way I can look during fully dark skies, and also get to look again as the sky brightens and the contrast decreases.</p><p>Nautical twilight is at 4:13 AM, so you really can only see a lot until about 4:30 or so; that's when I cut off my meteor observing. </p><p>I'll probably have my scope set up, so as soon as I finish my meteor watch, I can run to the scope and peek at Jove!!</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;I know I asked this last week or the week before, But I have just watched the video for "May 2008 amaazing sky" and the video said that Jupiter will rise in the EAST around 5am this month.Posted by Cassini12</DIV><br /><br />I missed this part, sorry. What video is this? It is incorrect since Jupiter rises at midnight. Are you sure it was for 2008? What location was the video produced for? Something's seriously wrong there. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Cassini12]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I missed this part, sorry. What video is this? It is incorrect since Jupiter rises at midnight. Are you sure it was for 2008? What location was the video produced for? Something's seriously wrong there. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/tonights_sky/&nbsp; <-- This is were I got it, I actually see thier point now, It will be in the EAST just as you said, But It will "RISE" in the SOUTH as you said and settle in the EAST. So I just misunderstood the video thats all. Thanks a bunch wayne, I hope it is nice out thursday morning.. I will let u know how I made out. Thanks</p><p><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/tonights_sky/ <-- This is were I got it, I actually see thier point now, It will be in the EAST just as you said, But It will "RISE" in the SOUTH as you said and settle in the EAST. So I just misunderstood the video thats all. Thanks a bunch wayne, I hope it is nice out thursday morning.. I will let u know how I made out. Thanks&nbsp; <br />Posted by Cassini12</DIV><br /><br />No, that's wrong. It rises in the east, reaches it's highest elevation in the south, and sets in the west.</p><p>I'll check out the link you provided.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wayne</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>No, that's wrong. It rises in the east, reaches it's highest elevation in the south, and sets in the west.I'll check out the link you provided.&nbsp;Wayne <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />I watched the video link, it says only that Jupiter rises in the east before dawn (actually midnight, which it doesn't say) that's very unspecific. The info I gave you is correct. It's based on SkyMap Pro, a program I purchased a few years ago. I like it, because accuracy is the prime directive.</p><p>The site you linked to is so non specific it is nearly useless. I'll try and find a free site that can help you.</p><p>Also, I previously recommended you subscibe to Sky and Telescope or Astronomy magazine. Let me reinforce that. For what you need, it will be the best $24 or $36 bucks you will ever spend. It keeps you up to date, gives you info a month in advance, and will whet your appetite.</p><p>Please listen to my advice on that!!</p><p>Wayne</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Cassini12]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I watched the video link, it says only that Jupiter rises in the east before dawn (actually midnight, which it doesn't say) that's very unspecific. The info I gave you is correct. It's based on SkyMap Pro, a program I purchased a few years ago. I like it, because accuracy is the prime directive.The site you linked to is so non specific it is nearly useless. I'll try and find a free site that can help you.Also, I previously recommended you subscibe to Sky and Telescope or Astronomy magazine. Let me reinforce that. For what you need, it will be the best $24 or $36 bucks you will ever spend. It keeps you up to date, gives you info a month in advance, and will whet your appetite.Please listen to my advice on that!!Wayne <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>Oh ok i will do that for sure. Although I thought it was more like $47 for the year. i will check it out. </p>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Oh ok i will do that for sure. Although I thought it was more like $47 for the year. i will check it out. <br />Posted by Cassini12</DIV><br /><br />The point is, whichever one you subscribe to will be more than worth it.</p><p>I don't even look at how much it costs; I buy both.</p><p>It's not even a consideration to ignore one or the other.</p><p>But I haven't run out of money yet. If I do, I might have to make a choice.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Cassini12]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>The point is, whichever one you subscribe to will be more than worth it.I don't even look at how much it costs; I buy both.It's not even a consideration to ignore one or the other.But I haven't run out of money yet. If I do, I might have to make a choice. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>K, wayne 1 last ?. If I was to look for Jupiter tonight at about 1:30-2:00am would it be very low in the east and not possible or should i just bite the bullet and try for the 3:30-4:15am slot? Thanks <br /></p>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;K, wayne 1 last ?. If I was to look for Jupiter tonight at about 1:30-2:00am would it be very low in the east and not possible or should i just bite the bullet and try for the 3:30-4:15am slot? Thanks <br />Posted by Cassini12</DIV><br /><br />At 1:45 AM it will be 14 degrees above the Southeastern horizon. That's about half the maximum elevation.</p><p>So while the view will be better closer to morning, this time of year the ecliptic doesn't get very high anyway.</p><p>If you want to look, go right ahead!</p><p>Wayne</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Cassini12]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>At 1:45 AM it will be 14 degrees above the Southeastern horizon. That's about half the maximum elevation.So while the view will be better closer to morning, this time of year the ecliptic doesn't get very high anyway.If you want to look, go right ahead!Wayne <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Well, Unfortunetly The skys did not agree with me this past trip. I am now hoping to be able to see Jupiter in the night sky at a normal hour in June....Unless it is too low..<br /></p>

 

[DrRocket]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>The point is, whichever one you subscribe to will be more than worth it.I don't even look at how much it costs; I buy both.It's not even a consideration to ignore one or the other.But <strong>I haven't run out of money yet</strong>. If I do, I might have to make a choice. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>Then maybe you might like a spare amateur telescope.<br /><br />http://www.astro-physics.com/</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Then maybe you might like a spare amateur telescope.http://www.astro-physics.com/ <br />Posted by DrRocket</DIV><br /><br />LOL, already have a pretty good one if I need it! </p><p>http://www.njaa.org/</p><p>"The telescope mount, a modified German Equatorial, is from Indiana University, where it had been used in experimental work. Its mount is a massive iron casting nearly seven feet high and its foundation penetrates twenty feet underground to the mountain's bedrock! The entire assembly weighs over four tons, and towers fifteen feet above the floor."<br /><img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/4/5/3497f81d-c61f-4f64-a52b-f0146b1e043f.Medium.jpg" alt="" /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>