Apparently something has impacted with Jupiter leaving a big impact mark... I've seen a few references on UKAI but can't find anything on various news channels...
http://ukastroimaging.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=45939.0
John
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Anyone photographed Jupiter in the last day or two? If so, please check your images in the light of this BAA alert (http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?topic=4930.0).
http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?topic=4929.0
Topics merged...
A bit more......................
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090721-jupiter-impact.html (http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090721-jupiter-impact.html)
Thanks. I've added that to the collection of stories over in "In the Media" --> http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?topic=4935.0