Planets – Telescope Nights

Can I see Mercury Through a Telescope?

by Marcus

Is Mercury visible through my telescope? What can I see of Mercury? It is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to our Sun. Here’s what to know about seeing Mercury through a telescope, binoculars, …

Mars Through A Telescope. Best Timing and Magnification Setup

by Marcus

You might be wondering what magnification works best for getting a close-up of Mars and what features you’re likely to see? Polar caps, moons? You know how Mars is the red planet but what and how can you …

How to Identify Jupiter’s Moons

by Marcus

How to know Jupiters moons (360 x 280 px)

Are you observing Jupiter’s moons or aiming to, and are wondering which moon is which? Here I explain how to identify Jupiter’s moons and some other helpful info about what to expect and what to look for when …

Focusing a Telescope: How To Get Better Views Of The Planets

by Marcus

Can you see planets through a telescope good enough? If you’re feeling frustrated with the views you’re getting of planetary details, the following may help. It involves a test, with 12 questions to help solve telescope focus problems …

What Does Venus Look Like Through A Telescope?

by Marcus

Can you see Venus through a telescope? What does Venus look like? It’s not that hard to spot Venus in our night sky. If you’ve got a telescope handy, you might want to get a closer view of …

Saturn through telescope: How to see Its Rings and Moons

by Marcus

Looking for an opportunity to get a good look at Saturn’s rings through a backyard view? What about just a good set of astronomy binoculars? There are certain times you are more likely to get a better view …

See Jupiter Through Telescope: Magnification, Moons & More

by Marcus

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If you own a telescope you may be wondering what magnification works best for observing Jupiter and what features are you likely to see? Moons? Rings? The Great Red Spot? You know how great Jupiter looks through the …

Can I see Mercury Through a Telescope?

Mars Through A Telescope. Best Timing and Magnification Setup

How to Identify Jupiter’s Moons

Focusing a Telescope: How To Get Better Views Of The Planets

What Does Venus Look Like Through A Telescope?

Saturn through telescope: How to see Its Rings and Moons

See Jupiter Through Telescope: Magnification, Moons & More

Beginners Guide To Choosing Binoculars For Astronomy

Best Telescope To See Planets From Your Backyard

Best Telescope Under 200 [What to Expect]

6 Best Books on Astronomy for Beginners [+ free PDFs]

Choosing The Best Telescope Eyepiece

Moon Halos And Weather Predictions

Telescope Storage Ideas to Avoid

Celestron vs Orion Vs SkyWatcher (Which Brand Makes The Best Telescopes?)

Dobsonian Telescope Advantages and Disadvantages

Using a Telescope With Glasses Or Astigmatism [What To Know]

Choosing The Best Telescope Eyepiece