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Old 04-05-2008, 08:07 PM
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I used to have this same problem when I started viewing jupiter, As Doug said, keep looking, as it is so bright compared to most anything else you look at, It will take your eyes a fair bit more time to adjust to it.

Even through my 50mm refractor after my eyes adjust I can see two prominent dark bands and the 4 moons (unless one is in transit/occulation)

keep looking, and try to stay up later.. Tomorrow being a public holiday, I suggest staying up till 2am - 3am and viewing jupiter while its almost at zenith... Much sharper, clearer viewing.

Good luck.
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