Planets – Telescope Nights

A Guide to Solving Your Telescope Focus Problem

Last Updated on: May 8, 2024 by Marcus

If you’re frustrated with the focus when looking through your telescope or with the quality of your views, the following may help. It’s a 15-question test to help you identify and solve a number of possible viewing problems you may be encountering. To troubleshoot issues with focus through a telescope, you can perform a 15-question test. 15 reasons you’re not getting the best possible views of planets with your telescope If you think you’re not getting the best view of planets through your telescope, ask yourself… Read on for … Read more

Observing Venus Through Backyard Telescope [What To Expect]

Last Updated on: May 8, 2024 by Marcus

Venus low in the sky, Venus can be seen with the naked eye but what does it look like through a telescope

It’s not that hard to spot Venus in our night sky. You might wonder what you would see looking at Venus through a telescope. What Does Venus Look Like Through A Telescope? Venus can look anywhere from a white tiny ball to a larger thin crescent through a backyard telescope. Because Venus is covered in … Read more

26 Interesting Facts About Venus

Last Updated on: May 8, 2024 by Marcus

There are so many interesting facts about Venus that I thought I’d put together a list of 26 to share with you. So, whether you’re a backyard enthusiast of space or just curious about our neighboring planet, keep reading to learn some cool and surprising facts about Venus! When you look through your telescope at … Read more

Can I see Mercury Through a Telescope?

Published on: July 19, 2022 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, or with the naked-eye. When is Mercury visible? What does Mercury look like through a telescope? To … Read more

Mars Through A Telescope. Best Timing and Magnification Setup

Published on: July 9, 2022 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 see beyond a red disk? Let’s dive in… A bit about Mars: Mars has an apparent magnitude … Read more

How to Identify Jupiter’s Moons

Published on: March 16, 2022 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 viewing these standouts. Jupiter’s satellites how many? Jupiter’s satellites number 79. But, most are too faint for … Read more

Best Planets To Observe Through A Telescope

Published on: August 5, 2020 by Marcus

It’s fun looking at the Moon through telescope or binoculars lenses. But what about the planets? How well can you see these? This article covers what you get to see of the planets and what to know in viewing planets through a telescope. With a good hobbyist telescope, you’ll see the special features that distinguish … Read more

Saturn through telescope: How to see Its Rings and Moons

Published on: July 3, 2020 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 than others. Let’s investigate…how to see Saturn. Can you see Saturn’s ring with binoculars or must you … Read more

See Jupiter Through Telescope: Magnification, Moons & More

Published on: July 1, 2020 by Marcus

Jupiter And Moons Via Sct 8 Public Domain From Flickr

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 eyes of NASA, but what about Jupiter through telescope types available to you… From music and the … Read more