Jupiter and its moons

[Stav_98]

Hi All,

I wasn't sure whether or not to whack this in here or in the beginners help section. Apologies if I took the wrong option!

I'm new to all this astronomy thing so I guess like many beginners I've been enjoyuing the views of Jupiter through my 5" Bresser Messier.

I noticed on Wednesday evening that I could see (what I believe to be) 3 of Jupiter's moons. If this is the case, is there as simple method of identifying which moons these were?

Thanks

Martin

[Toadeh]

Load up stellarium on your PC and take a look at it from that.

[xboxdevil]

Hi Martin

There sure is check out here: Sky at Night Magazine - the world's first astronomy magazine and cd package

All the best Steve

[peteuplink]

Hi Martin. I've been using binocs to look at Jupiter as I don't have a telescope yet. I found the easiest way to get to learn the names of things and find out what the moons of Jupiter are is to load up Stellarium.

[daveb]

I agree use stellarium