Jupiter – Telescope Nights

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 …

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 …

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Beginners Guide To Choosing Binoculars For Astronomy

In addition to a great telescope, there are many reasons to consider a good set of binoculars for astronomy. ...

Best Telescope To See Planets From Your Backyard

With so many telescopes out there, it’s hard to know which one to buy for that experience you yearn. ...

Best Telescope Under 200 [What to Expect]

This buyer’s guide covers what the beginner needs to know on getting a budget-priced best telescope under 200. Best ...

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

Astronomy opens the door to the universe. It comes with having to learn new terms and technology. The jargon ...

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Choosing The Best Telescope Eyepiece

Wanting better planet or moon observations? There are many modern eyepiece designs to choose from and knowing what to ...

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Moon Halos And Weather Predictions

If you’re wondering about that ring around the Moon and what it means, you might be interested in the ...

Telescope Storage Ideas to Avoid

If you’re looking to buy or have already have one, you might be wondering ‘where should I store my ...

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

You might be in the market for buying a new telescope and wondering which is better Celestron vs Orion ...

Dobsonian Telescope Advantages and Disadvantages

What’s a Dobsonian and why is it different to other telescopes for astronomy? In the following, I discuss the ...

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

Should I use my telescope with or without my glasses? It’s a dilemma most eyeglass wearers have when using ...

Choosing The Best Telescope Eyepiece

Wanting better planet or moon observations? There are many modern eyepiece designs to choose from and knowing what to ...