Jupiter..

[Pauljenny]

If you get a clear sky to the SW, for the next couple of days.
Jupiter is just above our Moon, the nearest you'll see in our lifetime.
A tripod will allow you to see all 4 of it's moons.
Brandy may help.

 

[trevskoda]

Looked out and no sign of the moon in a almost clear sky.

 

[Wully]

I don’t think I’ve seen the sky for a month Paul. We are lucky if we can see the tops of the lampposts in Scotland from September to May. I’m ok with the tripod thing but it’s a bit cold to get it out.

 

[Pauljenny]

OOOOPS.!
THE ULTIMATE TYPO !
IT'S..
VENUS..
.
Rule no.1
Never send out information, if you have knowledgeable friends round for a Brandy supper.

That's right, isn't it @Wully ?

 

[marchie]

OOOOPS.!
THE ULTIMATE TYPO !
IT'S..
VENUS..
.
Rule no.1
Never send out information, if you have knowledgeable friends round for a Brandy supper.

That's right, isn't it @Wully ?

Could have been worse - at least it wasn't Uranus' ...

Steve

 

[Pauljenny]

Uranus..?
Nah..!
..
It's too cold outside for mooning

 

[Scotia]

 

[Wrighpm]

Jupiter is actually really easily seen just now with the naked eye. It has technically around 90 moons. Four of which are pretty big and can be seen with a pair of binoculars or telescope.
Io
Europa
Callisto
And Ganymede

The Heavens Above App help locate these in real time. Plus visible satellite passes too. Worth a look.

 

[2cv]

Anyone with an interest will find Solar System with Brian Cox on BBC iplayer well worth a look. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episo...m-series-1-1-volcano-worlds?seriesId=unsliced

 

[marchie]

Anyone with an interest will find Solar System with Brian Cox on BBC iplayer well worth a look. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episo...m-series-1-1-volcano-worlds?seriesId=unsliced

The original thought provoking title, 'Explore Uranus with Cox' never made it past the drawing board ...

Steve

 

[The laird]

Steve your wired to the moon