Mercury reaches its greatest elongation, 26 degrees east of the sun on July 4. From latitude 40 degrees north, the ...

Mars, the only planet whose surface we can see in any detail from the Earth, is now moving toward the best viewing position it will provide us until the year 2031.

Update for Dec. 8: You can see Mars at its best as it reaches opposition tonight in several live webcasts, including the one above from the Lowell Observatory in Arizona beginning at 9 p.m. EST ...

When you’re looking for a telescope powerful enough to image solar system objects, plus some deep space objects, then the Explore Scientific ED127 might be just what you’re looking for.

Even under city lights, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can be easy to see with a small- or medium-sized telescope. By Astronomy Staff | Published: January 9, 2024 ...

The Best Telescopes For Observing Our Solar System and Beyond See the stars like you’ve never seen them before. By M. Josh Roberts Updated: Jun 21, 2023 5:01 PM EDT ...

I am referring to the recent opposition of Saturn on Aug. 14 and the return of giant Jupiter and the planet Mars! We will explore the planets Jupiter and Mars and how you can best view these objects.

Whether you're looking for the moon or want to see Saturn's rings, we've rounded up best telescopes for a range of interests.

Mars will reach opposition on Thursday night, making it one of the best nights of 2022 to see the planet glow in the sky. Advertisement Opposition is when Mars is on the opposite side of the Earth ...

For several weeks they will be all but impossible to see even in the biggest of telescopes. Saturn starts 2025 within the boundaries of Aquarius , the Water Carrier, where it will remain for the ...