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as of 04/26/2024 7:43 a.m.
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General Info
as of 04/26/2024 7:43 a.m.
| Type | Planet |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Magnitude | -1.86 |
| Orbits | Sun |
| Right ascension | 3:23:21.69 (Hours) |
| Declination | 17:47:22.5 (Deg) |
| % illuminated | 99.919 |
| Distance from Earth | 5.96704AU |
| Distance from Sun | 5.01025AU |
| Elongation | 16:29:00.8 |
| Mass | 317.8 ⊕ |
The largest planet | |
☉ Solar Masses ⊕ Earth Masses j Jupiter Masses
radesmond (300)
Orion 10" Dobsonian
110 points
My first look at Jupiter was through heavy light pollution and humidity so it wasn't very clear, but we could clearly make out 4 if not 5 moons. Looking forward to taking a closer look on a dark and clear night with a stronger eyepiece.
jontxu (250)
Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ
100 points
I think it was the first observation me and my brother could do since the weather was pretty bad since January. We were trying to see other stars when we found Jupiter and three of its moons.
It was a pleasant experience, we saw it in B/N because I haven't got filters yet.
thomas (855)
Orion Sky View Pro 8" EQ
100 points
First object I saw when I got my telescope. I was able to see three of the moons that night.
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