Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System, and it has the shortest length of the day which is 9 hours 56 minutes. When observing Jupiter with a telescope over a period of an hour let’s say, you can easily see its rotation. Filming the animation of full Jupiter’s rotation is something I had wanted to do for a long time, and I finally did it!
The animation you see showcases the spin of Jupiter. Over two clear nights on November 2nd and 3rd, I dedicated my telescope to capturing the grandeur of Jupiter. The animation compresses almost 10 hours of Jupiter’s real-time rotation. As you watch this rotation, you are witnessing a full Jovian day. From the iconic Great Red Spot whirling in its atmospheric ballet to the subtle interplay of its cloud stripes—each frame is a testament to the vibrant dynamics of this gas giant.
Gear Used for This Celestial Time-Lapse:
- Telescope: Sky-Watcher 150PDS
- Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
- Camera: SvBony SV705c
- Barlow Lens: TeleVue 5x Powermate