Jupiter reaches its peak
August 2009: You can retrace Galileo's footsteps this month by observing Jupiter and its four bright moons
You can retrace Galileo's footsteps this month by observing Jupiter and its four bright moons. Jupiter reaches opposition and peak visibility in August, and it remains on display all night. Its moons show up through any telescope.
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