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Old 10-08-2010, 12:16 PM
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Stu is right Jowel,

10x or even 15x will be unable to see details or cloud swirls on Jupiter, you need 100x and above to resolve any details on the planets clearly, and a larger aperture than even 70mm to be able to see this.

Binoculars give a small magnification but a really wide field with no obstruction, so they are fabulous for point and view convenience and pleasing views of clusters, nebulae, stars and such, but do not cut it for close up views of planets or galaxies, for this you WILL need a telescope.

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Chris
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