Solar & Planetary LtE Now in April 2026

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¤••••• Subject: Jupiter image (April 6th.)

Received: 9 April 2026, 09:02 JST

 

Hi all,

Here is an image from April 6th. Excellent seeing. A fine view of Oval BA.

The brilliant NEB white spot was striking during capture and easily seen through the eyepiece.

 


 

https://www.damianpeach.com/jup25/2026-04-06-1901_6-RGBdp.jpg

 

Best wishes,


Damian PEACH (Selsey, WS, the UK)

Web: http://www.damianpeach.com/

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter images (April 5th.)

Received: 9 April 2026, 01:36 JST

 

Hi all,

Here are some images from April 5th. Some periods of good seeing, especially later on.

The GRS and cyclonic STB features are well seen.

 


 

https://www.damianpeach.com/jup25/2026-04-05-RGBdp.jpg

 

Best wishes,


Damian PEACH (Selsey, WS, the UK)

Web: http://www.damianpeach.com/

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-04-07 UT

Received: 7 April 2026, 23:40 JST

 

Jupiter images on 7 April 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Mars 7 April 0512UT R610LP

Received: 7 April 2026, 17:22 JST

 

Hi all,

I managed to catch an early season glimpse of a small (4.1”) Mars just after sunrise this morning at an altitude of 20 degrees.

Low resolution due to poor, challenging, conditions.

However, I believe a few features may just be detected:

a) The south polar cap at the top

b) The darkish Mare Erythraeum extending across the centre

c) The light streak of Chryse/Xanthe across the lower section of the image.

d) Maybe a hint of Niliacus Lacus at the bottom.

e) Tharsis to the lower right.

 


Best regards, Clyde

 

Clyde FOSTER (Khomas, NAMIBIA)

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter images (March 20th, April 2nd.)

Received: 5 April 2026, 08:17 JST

 

Hi all,

Here are two images from March 20th and April 2nd.

Good to very good seeing on both sessions.

 


https://www.damianpeach.com/jup25/2026-03-20-1847_6-RGBdp.jpg

 

 


https://www.damianpeach.com/jup25/2026-04-02-1840_5-RGBdp.jpg

 

Best wishes,


Damian PEACH (Selsey, WS, the UK)

Web: http://www.damianpeach.com/

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Venus 2026-04-03 UT

Received: 4 April 2026, 14:06 JST

 

Venus images on 3 April 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-04-03 UT

Received: 4 April 2026, 13:36 JST

 

Jupiter images on 3 April 2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-04-02 UT

Received: 2 April 2026,  23:06 JST

 

Jupiter images on 2 April  2026.

 


 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter 2026-03-31 UT

Received: 1 April 2026,12:40 JST

 

Jupiter images on 31 March 2026.

 

 

Best regards,

 

Tomio AKUTSU (Cebu, PHLIPPINES)

 Akutsu Cebu Observarory

 

 

 

¤••••• Subject: Jupiter on March 18th

Received: 1 April 2026, 02:15 JST

 

 

Hi all,

Mostly variable/average seeing for the session, with a brief improvement right toward the end when this was captured before it again worsened. A lot of time spent for only a brief period of decent conditions.

Oval BA is moving off at lower right. The array of SSTC white ovals at this longitude is nicely seen.

 


https://www.damianpeach.com/jup25/2026-03-18-1925_2-RGBdp.jpg

 

Best wishes,


Damian PEACH (Selsey, WS, the UK)

Web: http://www.damianpeach.com/

 

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