Agena AstroProducts Observing Guide: The Planet Jupiter
Figure 1 - The planet Jupiter (Credit: NASA/JPL).
1. Overview
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and perhaps the most fascinating to observe with a telescope. It's brighter than any star and only outshone by the Moon, the planet Venus and, very rarely, by Mars and Mercury. Jupiter's churning and fast-moving atmosphere reveals many interesting and colorful features in a small telescope, which is why the planet is a favorite target of new and experienced stargazers. This guide will help you understand what to look for on the face of the planet Jupiter through