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How can I find the moons of jupiter with a pair of binoculars?
Question by Norman: How can I find the moons of jupiter with a pair of binoculars?
I have a pair of 12X25 tasco binoculars. I have been told I should be able to find the four moons of jupiter with these. I am fairly new tp star gazing, how do I find these moons. Please help.
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Answer by gamer_legend
that would be immensly difficult given the fact jupiter is behind the astroid belt but you would need to find a high vantage point above sea level with a very clear sky.
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July 1st, 2010 - 06:04
They are right beside Jupiter, arranged on either side of it. Their positions change from night to night. Jupiter is currently visible just before sunrise, as the brightest object in the southeast about an hour before sunrise. It will help to mount your binoculars on a steady support, like a tripod, as the moons are quite tiny and close to Jupiter, which is very bright.
[Edit] The answer above from gamer_legend is complete nonsense from somebody who has never ever looked at Jupiter!
July 1st, 2010 - 06:16
Most likely not, the 25mm objective is pretty small for that sort of thing. But you can certainly try. They will be very close to the planet. You might be able to see the four Galilean moons (Europa, Castillo, Ganymede and Io, but just as tiny dots.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/javascript/3307071.html
July 1st, 2010 - 07:04
A steady mounted binocular will show the 4 bright moons of jupiter.
To identify them, either you have to download a free planetarium software or look at the drawing given in sky and telescope magazine every month for the particular date.
All 4 may appear to be on one side or two each in one side.Some time only 3 will be visible as one is eclipsed by Jupiter.
I have seen 4 moons with 7×50MM binoculars.
I am not sure weather your12×25 will show them.Try on good moon less nights with a steady mount.
July 1st, 2010 - 07:06
That pair may be a little small. I have seen them in a pair of 10×50. Try using a fence or somthing to lean on. What you are looking for is a slightly smaller version of these pics I have managed to find:
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July 1st, 2010 - 07:53
“How can I find the moons of Jupiter with a pair of binoculars?”
You look through them – at Jupiter, on a clear night.