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In reply to the discussion: "Jupiturn". Jupiter Saturn. This photo is amazeballs [View all]marybourg
(12,611 posts)61. Do some reading on binocs recommended for
astronomy. I did that many, many years ago and settled on these, which I been very happy with, although theyve gotten a little heavy for me. I no longer remember the various trade offs.
Now with the internet, the research should be easy. A good astronomy club will also be full of helpful members, even now, by phone or e-mail.
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It appears to be rotated from what I actually saw in the southwest sky from South Florida.
Towlie
Dec 2020
#12
Perfect, clear sky in AZ. Saw moons of Jupiter and Saturns rings with binocs.
marybourg
Dec 2020
#20
I got a pair of 15x70s just for stargazing, but we have so much haze I can't see any moons.
eppur_se_muova
Dec 2020
#45
You must have been in a VERY dark skies area to see Jupiter's moons with nothing but your glasses!
wackadoo wabbit
Dec 2020
#60
Without the DU contributors, I'd have been completely oblivious to this! Thanks so much!!!
Karadeniz
Dec 2020
#25
heavly tinted windows and wide eaves spoilt the view . i live in a upstairs apt.
AllaN01Bear
Dec 2020
#27
Just came in a few minutes ago after viewing it with our telescope for about an hour.
StarryNite
Dec 2020
#41
Thank you. Its quite a wonder! Here we are in this miraculous universe.
The Wielding Truth
Dec 2020
#54