THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 40 1987 Jul 22 18.04UT. Telecom Gold 72:MAG60138 Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16, Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP, England. Telephone:(0256)471074.Int:+44256471074 Telex:265871(MONREF G) Quote"72:MAG60138 ATT G.HURST"in FIRST line. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Jupiter T.Broadbank, Phillips-Peek Observatory, Poole, reports that he has observed unusual activity on Jupiter during June/July. In particular he has observed increased spot activity on the following side of the GRS and the reappearance of the SEBz. He also notes a change in the colour of the GRS which was recorded as pink in June and early July but which by July 8 was noted as a grey sandy colour in the southern half but white n f, a similar appearance to that recorded by T.E.R.Phillips in the 1930's. He further mentions observation of dark material north and south of the GRS moving from the following end to the SEBs following. (Observations made with 0.26-m refl. x240) Please e-mail further observations. TA Index We welcome Ian Townend to our group. His mailbox number is MAG11159 Guy M Hurst