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| The Saturn apparition ends on a disappointing note in that the two storms that were visible last month are no longer visible. Good seeing to all. Jim Melka |
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| These images taken only 36 minutes apart show the movement of the two storms following the rotational speed of Saturn in its South Temperate zone of 10 hours 39 minutes 24 seconds. It’s interesting that even with such poor seeing, contrast features can be readily displayed. Good seeing. Jim Melka |
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| Image frames were recorded on the evening of April 29th and combined using Registax V 4.0. The seeing was bad overall, but two AVIs were useable. Besides the two large spots above center and to the right, there appear three other small spots to the left of center just below the broad red belt. A high resolution image by Christopher Go shows that area to be agitated. Good seeing, Jim | Image frames were recorded on the evening of April 22nd and combined using Registax V 4.0. The seeing was good as evidenced by Cassini’s division in the rings being resolved for most of its circumference. The moon Tethys is visible to the left of Saturn. Jim Melka |
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| Better seeing makes for more definition of the bands and zones on Saturn as well as the Cassini division in the rings. Good seeing. Jim Melka |
A change in the upper atmosphere flow pattern provided steadier seeing and higher resolution of features. Jim Melka |
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| Image recorded in poor seeing about 3 weeks past opposition. No disturbances visible on the planet. Jim Melka |
Image recorded during the Lunar eclipse in poor seeing about 4 days before opposition. No disturbances visible on the planet. Jim Melka |
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