viewrock6 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Would the bright body fairly low in the southern sky shortly after dusk this evening have been Jupiter? I probably sound a complete pleb but I couldn't make head or tail of co-ordinates and declination when I tried to look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikea Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Yes - most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfi Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 hisounds like it.have you tried to take a look in a scope, or binoculars?you should be able to make out the moons and maybe the bands, depending on your equipment.alfi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazraz Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Yes i would say it was - i look at jupiter most nights through my 8" telescope and its a awsome sight. I got a bit closer last night with my 2x barlow but need to get a better barlowCheers Daren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashenlight Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Have a look an hour or so before dawn in the same place and you'll see the equally bright and impressive Venus use Stellarium and find out what other planets are out then too, I think Saturn makes an appearance in the early hours aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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