Re: [APML] Jupiter and Saturn Simulations

[Anthony Ayiomamitis <anthony@perseus.gr>]

Hi Glenn,

       Glad you liked my software recommendations. I am waiting for an SBIG
ST-10E to arrive once the USB interface is approved and at which point I will be
using these applets extensively for lots of imaging of our solar system. No
knock against film (and/or APML) but there are certain advantages to using a CCD
(like shooting continuously and stacking the best images) which are not possible
with film.

Anthony.

Glenn Ray wrote:

> Pretty impressive applet!  I especially like the transit/eclipse/occult
> features for the Jovian moons.
>
> I also like JPL's Solar System Simulator: http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/
> It doesn't have animation capability, but provides very realistic views.
>
> To see an example of how close they are, take a look at this comparison
> image:
> http://www.geocities.com/glennlray/Astro/Saturn-200111070630.html
> Mouse over the image to see the simulated view.
>
> Glenn Ray
> Cypress, TX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anthony Ayiomamitis [mailto:anthony@perseus.gr]
> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 7:25 AM
> To: astro-photo@seds.org
> Subject: Re: [APML] Jupiter and Saturn Simulations
>
> Ulrich,
>
>         The best animation software is by Brendan Murphy whose JAVA applet
> does
> an incredible job to simulate the current position of Jupiter and its moons.
> I
> think it also includes Saturn and its moons from what I remember. Have a
> look
> at http://www.cpac.freeserve.co.uk/solar.htm ...
>
>         There is also Gary Nugent's JUPSAT95 program which also is
> excellent.
>
> Anthony.
>
> Ulrich Beinert wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know where I can find a simulation of Jupiter and Saturn
> > (showing me what the planets more or less look like at a given time and
> > date) similar to the "Mars Previewer" that's available somewhere on Sky &
> > Telescope's website? Or better: where can I find a real photo of Jupiter
> or
> > Saturn at a given time and date? (like from Hubble)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Ulrich
> >
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