Description
Set sail for the spectacular sights of Jupiter! The affordable Orion
Jupiter Map & Observing Guide is a great tool for backyard
astronomers of all skill levels who want to get more out of their
observations of gigantic Jupiter and its four brightest moons.
The largest planet in our solar system is a joy to explore with a
telescope, and the Orion Jupiter Map & Observing Guide is loaded
with educational information and tips to help you get the most out of
each and every view of Jupiter. With its bold equatorial cloud belts and
swirling storms including the famous Great Red Spot, the planet Jupiter
is an ideal telescopic target for beginners and experienced stargazers
alike. The Orion Jupiter Map & Observing Guide is packed with
observing tips, filter recommendations for viewing and imaging Jupiter,
and features beautifully detailed images of the gas giant planet. Use it
along with your telescope to identify Jovian atmospheric features
including belts, zones, regions, and bright and dark features using
official nomenclature.
Jupiter's four brightest moons; Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede,
provide backyard astronomers with a different view each night as they
orbit the gas giant planet in a celestial dance. The Jupiter Map &
Observing Guide includes a list of helpful hints for observing Jupiter's
Galilean moons, and features an illustrated selection of rare Jovian
moon events from 2014 to 2020, making it easy to plan observing sessions
so you don't miss any of these unique moon formations around the gas
giant planet. This ideal tool for observing Jupiter even includes lists
of all oppositions, conjunctions, and even asteroid flyby events from
2014 to 2020.