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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and the second brightest next to Venus.
Jupiter has many moons, four of which are often visible through your telescope when
viewing conditions permit. As you watch them throughout the evening, you will see that
they change position relative to each other and to Jupiter. It is possible with careful
planning to actually see one of the moons disappear either in front of or behind Jupiter
as it orbits around the planet. Another great feature of Jupiter is its cloud belt. Jupiter is
alive with weather activity and its clouds have formed over time into belts visible through
telescopes in the right atmospheric conditions.
Saturn, the second largest planet, is not as bright as Jupiter and so its moons are not as
visible through small telescopes. The large rings that encircle Saturn are spectacular to
observe, however. The planet and its rings appear pale yellow. The major division in the
rings, the Cassini division, is possible to see if you keep the telescope firmly in position.
Uranus and Neptune are the last of the solar system’s gas giants. They do not provide
as spectacular a sight as Jupiter or Saturn, but are nonetheless rewarding to see.
Beyond our solar system there are many more objects to be found. Galaxies,
nebulae, and star clusters abound!
J. ABOUT THE INCLUDED ASTRONOMY SOFTWARE CD:
Navigate the heavens like the professionals. TheSkyX First Light Edition makes an
ideal companion to best enjoy your new telescope. Its intuitive user-interface always
keeps you grounded while exploring the wonders of the night sky. Point and click to
learn the names and coordinates of celestial objects. Quickly create observing lists of
the interesting objects that are visible from your backyard with the What’s Up? feature.
Print finder charts to assist locating those faint, fuzzy objects in the eyepiece. Zoom in
for up-close views of the planets, including the Moon, and Jupiter and Saturn’s major
moons. Watch animated tours demonstrating fascinating astronomical phenomena.
A descriptive digital user guide offers helpful tips, and in-depth descriptions on hun-
dreds of celestial wonders offer hours of edutainment for you and your family.
