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what planet?

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  • 12-10-2012 11:55pm
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    periodictable
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    hi there just been looking at a planet 45dergrees in the east/south eastern sky-extremely bright, could count 4 moons plus another quite a distance away from the rest. Any idea what it is? Thanks:confused:


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    Jupiter.

    Were you looking at it through a telescope or binoculars? (I ask because without their use it's impossible to see its moons.)


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    periodictable
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    gvn wrote: »
    Jupiter.

    Were you looking at it through a telescope or binoculars? (I ask because without their use it's impossible to see its moons.)
    Have celestron skymaster 25x 100 though I need to get a tripod that will securely hold them. Really wonderful sight....I'd give anything to travel out there! Thanks for the info.


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    periodictable wrote: »
    Have celestron skymaster 25x 100 though I need to get a tripod that will securely hold them. Really wonderful sight....I'd give anything to travel out there! Thanks for the info.

    You should download Stellarium for your computer — a great program that'll show you the sky as it appears for your time and location. It'll give you plenty of ideas for other celestial objects to look at, too.

    Happy 'gazing. :)


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    periodictable
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    Great download- terrific help thanks again.


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