Comments on: Jupiter from Fri June 21 (reworked) http://www.skythisweek.com/2009/08/26/jupiter-from-fri-june-21-reworked/ Occasional observations of an amateur astronomer Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:14:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: vicky http://www.skythisweek.com/2009/08/26/jupiter-from-fri-june-21-reworked/comment-page-1/#comment-947 vicky Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:30:26 +0000 http://www.skythisweek.com/?p=566#comment-947 hi thanks Vern, loving your site and video, although i realise that there is a time difference in observing as i am in the UK. I saw jupiter just before 10pm here. Thanks for the advice, I have checked out local astronomy groups and there are a few in my area. I have loved the stars since being a kid and have a re newed interest every since January when Venus was so beautifull and visable. Thanks again for your help Vxxx hi
thanks Vern, loving your site and video, although i realise that there is a time difference in observing as i am in the UK. I saw jupiter just before 10pm here. Thanks for the advice, I have checked out local astronomy groups and there are a few in my area.

I have loved the stars since being a kid and have a re newed interest every since January when Venus was so beautifull and visable.

Thanks again for your help
Vxxx

]]> By: Vern http://www.skythisweek.com/2009/08/26/jupiter-from-fri-june-21-reworked/comment-page-1/#comment-946 Vern Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:29:54 +0000 http://www.skythisweek.com/?p=566#comment-946 The scope used to take the images is a Celestron Nexstar11. Before buying a scope I'd recommend joining a local astronomy club. They'll have observing sessions where you check out scopes of all types first hand. In general for beginners, an 8 or 10 inch dobsonian would be reasonably affordable and still provide enough aperature so you can get some good views. The scope used to take the images is a Celestron Nexstar11.

Before buying a scope I’d recommend joining a local astronomy club. They’ll have observing sessions where you check out scopes of all types first hand.

In general for beginners, an 8 or 10 inch dobsonian would be reasonably affordable and still provide enough aperature so you can get some good views.

]]> By: Vicky http://www.skythisweek.com/2009/08/26/jupiter-from-fri-june-21-reworked/comment-page-1/#comment-945 Vicky Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:52:29 +0000 http://www.skythisweek.com/?p=566#comment-945 hi what a great pic, i'm newish to observing and want to get a telescope so i can see detail like this. What sort of telescope was it, what's the best for a beginner like me. ive just been outside observing Jupiter, with my eyes and cheap binocs. vxxx hi
what a great pic, i’m newish to observing and want to get a telescope so i can see detail like this. What sort of telescope was it, what’s the best for a beginner like me. ive just been outside observing Jupiter, with my eyes and cheap binocs.

vxxx

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