first time using a telescope last night. i got a 5" newtonian. and let me tell you it was amazing all i did was look at jupiter until there was cloud cover, i seen jupiter and 4 of its moons with my 20mm eyepiece my tele came with and saw great view. then i switched to the 4 mm and it was even better i seen jupiter in detail i could really see the 2 middle red rings on it really well , i seen jupiter on tv and the internet so many times but it just doesnt beat seein it threw your own eyes in a telescope. But isnt it funny my telescope gets here and i look at the weather for the next couple days and its gona be nothin but rain and cloud cover

Jupiter is amazing isn't it.  Have you checked Saturn yet?

Sorry about that new scope curse.  I think everyone goes through it. 

ya i know right the CURSE! my brother didnt believe me about the curse lol,  but no i didnt get to look at it like i said im new to this and its probably gonna take me some time  to find it  , what filter and scope in your opinion is the best for planetary views

hi ya.

I saw jupiter for my first time too about 3 days ago and ive looked at nothing else since! jupiter is amazing. i have a 7 inch reflector and ive never been so amazed. it totallt beats saturn although saturns still my fav :D you have to see saturn man. the rings are amazing mate

Alex

Has anyone been able to see the Great Red Spot?  I have a 5-inch reflector too.  I've seen the 2 middle could belts, but I have never been able to make out the Great Red Spot.  I don't know if 5 inches of aperature is enough to do it.

 -StarNerd

 StarNerd - Sure can!  I have seen it easily with a 4" newt but two things may be hindering your detection of it.

    First, the spot may be out of view as the planet rotates.

    Second, the spot does some fading and color changes from time to time, making it more difficult to see.

    And, there is a red spot "junior", just to the lower left of the large one (almost touching it) but much smaller.

    Observing the planet when it's high in the sky and on a dark sky night will enhance your chances of seeing both spots with high power. Good luck, Mr Q
 

 Eventhough I only own a 60mm scope, I still can get breathtaking views of Jupiter.

Nothing wrong with a 60mm Red1530, I have two of them that I like.

Al

red what kinda of telescope you using with the 60 mm eyepiece

starsmoker:

red what kinda of telescope you using with the 60 mm eyepiece