Thu Jul 21 00:18:27 1994


Progress with adaptive optics


We are working with a high bandwidth adaptive optics system coupled to the coude feed of a 41" reflector at Yerkes Observatory to observe Jupiter during and after the impact events. A combination of cloudy weather and difficulties with the optical train have thus far precluded any useful observations. We anticipate conducting observations tomorrow and thereafter should conditions allow. We have virtually unlimited telescope time and will attempt to monitor the visible features in Jupiter's atmosphere.