Jupiter http://washedoutastronomy.com/taxonomy/term/14/all en Enjoying Jupiter http://washedoutastronomy.com/content/enjoying-jupiter <!-- google_ad_section_start --><div> <p><img align="left" width="180" vspace="2" hspace="4" height="174" src="/sites/washedoutastronomy.com/files/u3/Jupiter.jpg" alt="Jupiter photo by NASA/JPL/University of Arizona" title="Jupiter photo by NASA/JPL/University of Arizona" />Jupiter offers great observing opportunities for urban astronomers. It is very bright, easy to find and shows interesting details even in small scopes. A view of Jupiter through a telescope will never fail to impress your family, friends, and neighbors. It&rsquo;s relatively large size, cloud detail, and the ballet of its moons make Jupiter my favorite planet to observe. But after you&rsquo;ve stared at Jupiter for the 20<sup>th</sup> time, then what? Well, here are few ideas of things to look for that should keep you busy for many nights to come...</p> <p><em>Photo courtesy of Jupiter photo by NASA/JPL/University of Arizona.</em></p> </div> <!-- google_ad_section_end --><p><a href="http://washedoutastronomy.com/content/enjoying-jupiter" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://washedoutastronomy.com/content/enjoying-jupiter#comments Jupiter Color filters Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:09:27 +0000 Washed-out Astronomer 37 at http://washedoutastronomy.com