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Old 05-05-2009, 06:52 AM
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That can work, and Jupiter does seem very bright at first. But I wouldn't necessarily recommend using a filter all the time, as you're potentially robbing yourself of resolution and detail.

Observing Jupiter takes practise and perseverance. The more you observe it, the more you get better at picking out the features, and your eyes will adjust to the brightness so it's not uncomfortable. Using a higher magnification will also cut down the brightness, as long as the seeing can support the extra magnification.
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