I wouldn't say that the moons of Jupiter make it easy to identify for a
newbie.
I was actually disappointed & then astounded when I first used a scope because I "couldn't see" Jupiter's moons. I thought they were stars - they didn't look close at all.
Worse still. When I first looked at a star, I was amazed at how big it looked...then I focused the scope..Hmmm. I was 25yo..Hmmm!
Yeah, I'm in Adelaide but I hardly touch the amber - since joining this forum I send any beer I'm given to 1ponders....I bet he's pondering now
Sorry, Thongus. My work and other commitments help keep me busy enough.