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Old 01-08-2010, 12:00 AM
WilliamAPorter (William)
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New guy Curious

Hey there people,
Names will and im new to ice in space.
Quick question tonite looking up at the moon to the top right about 3deg there is a line of what looks to be five stars first three are small, fourth is rather larger than the rest and the 5th is small again.
I know that is probaly the most vague description but im wondering what constellation, or planet could this larger 4th object be.

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Old 01-08-2010, 12:13 AM
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Hi Will welcome to iceinspace , it is Jupiter
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Old 01-08-2010, 12:21 AM
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Wicked thanks for the prompt reply Astroron.
darn amazing sight i must say even through a junk scope.
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Old 01-08-2010, 12:26 AM
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Wicked thanks for the prompt reply Astroron.
darn amazing sight i must say even through a junk scope.
I want sure about the stars you where talking about b, but I figured you where talking about Jupiter, I didn't realise you where using a scope
Those stars are the moons of Jupiter
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Old 01-08-2010, 11:12 AM
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Jupiter is in Pisces...that was probably the stars you were looking at, along with Jupiter.
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Old 01-08-2010, 11:14 AM
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Not far away from Jupiter...about 2 or so degrees above it and slightly to the right as you look at Jupiter, is Uranus. But you'll need your scope to see it, unless you have very good eyes and a dark site to observe from.
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