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COOL VIEWS WITH YOUR
ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS
JUPITER
Jupiter is our solar system’s largest planet. Through your binocs,
you can easily see the planet and observe the changing positions
of its four largest moons: Io, Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede. With
the right conditions, you may be able to see cloud bands wrapped
around the planet and the famous Great Red Spot.
SATURN
This infamously ringed planet can be a fantastic sight through your
binoculars. The tilt-angle of the rings varies over a period of many
years, so they may be seen edge-on (like a thin line) or broadside
(like giant “ears” on each side of the planet). You will need a good
steady atmosphere to achieve a worthwhile view of Saturn. If you
look closely enough, you can see the Cassini division - a thin,
dark gap in the rings. You can also often make out one or more of
Saturns moons, including the largest - Titan.
VENUS
At its brightest, Venus is the most luminous of all the planets - so
bright that it is occasionally visible in full daylight. Venus appears as
only a thin crescent at its brightest, and it is never found far from
morning or evening horizon. No surface detail can be seen on Venus
as it is surrounded by dense cloud cover.
MARS
Mars makes a close approach to our planet once every two years,
which is the best time to observe it. With your binoculars, you’ll
be able to see a salmon-colored disk marked with dark patches
and possible a whitish polar ice cap. Surface detail on Mars is only
observable during prime conditions with a high-power magnification.
