Blue Jupiter, and other Gemini sights

"A Gemini North adaptive-optics image of Jupiter and its two red spots (which apppear white because this is a near-infrared image; in visible light they appear reddish).

"In this color composite image, white indicates cloud features at relatively high altitudes; blue indicates lower cloud structures; and red represents still deeper cloud features. The two red spots appear more white than red, because their tops hover high above the surrounding clouds."


"This classic star trail image was obtained with a digital camera using the technique described in the March 2004 Sky and Telescope magazine. More than 150 one-minute images were stacked in Photoshop to create this image. A First Quarter moon illuminated the surrounding landscape for the duration of the exposures.

"NOTE: These images were used to create a high-definition time-lapse video that is also available here.


NGC 6946 - The Fireworks Galaxy


All images accessible via Gemini Observatory's image gallery... which will be added to the sidebar links right quick.