Got the telescope and the camera out tonight -- it was a beautiful night for stargazing. The moon was out at first quarter, and Jupiter and its moons were out and shining brightly too. We saw four moons at 8:00 when we first spotted it through the telescope, and when I came back at 10:40 I saw only 3, so I think one is in transit behind or before the planet. But our moon made for some good viewing. Below is a video clip of what it looks like through the telescope.
I'd forgotten how much I enjoy star- and moon- and planet-gazing... This was SO much fun last night, thanks for getting the telescope out, even if it was difficult finding Jupiter. :)
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