Amateur Planetary Science
Christophe PellierChristophe Pellier
72 July 2014 sky & telescope
Most amateurs may be unaware of the science they could do by
imaging planets through specialized fi lters. This highly detailed
false-color Hubble Space Telescope image of Jupiter was recorded
through near-infrared and methane fi lters, which highlight the alti-
tude of cloud features. Amateurs can take similar fi ltered images
to help determine the origin of transient phenomena.the
Explore hidden details in the solar system with specialized fi lters.Explore hidden details in the solar system with specialized fi lters.
NASA / ESA / I. DE PATER AND M. WONG (UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY)