How big do planets look.

[JohnC]

This may be useful, links to Saturn and Mars also.

Apologies if this is old news.

http://astronomy.concreteairship.com/martin-lewicki/jupiterseeing.htm

[John]

Thats a very useful Link John - it's a question thats often asked and difficult to describe in words. It also usefully describes the factors that all too often lead to a less-than perfect view.

John

[philsail1]

Yes, a very useful visual link "jamanson."

Timely reminders too!

Regards,

philsail1

[lulu57]

Practical - very practical.

Thank you.

[Rusty Strings]

Very useful site, hopefully the clouds will part and we'll get to see it for real!

John

[The Warthog]

That's a good site. I usually describe planets as looking somewhere between a BB and a pea.

[ashenlight]

That's really useful, thanks John. As a beginner it's good to have something to gauge against, I'm still amazed that I should be able to see Saturn like that through my 5" telescope, once I get it!

[jakey]

A very good basic guide, however a six inch apo will give a different view to a six inch newt.

I have used a 14 inch dob and an 8 inch f20 mak. To my eyes the 8 inch f20 mak gave a better view (bigger and more detailed) than the 14 inch dob.

Just something to consider.

[Sam]

That's a very good site and it's quite accurate as well. The view of Jupiter in my 8" scope at the Salisbury star party last year was just like what the website depicted.

Sam

[mojolomjl]

SGL must be THE most informative site. Thanks for the info.

Maurice.