James-M Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) Basically, there's a star (i'm pretty sure it's a star, not a planet) in the south/south east of the sky at the moment, and i've seen it for quite a few days running now and I'm curious as to what it is, (the name of it) but whenever I try and look up on it I can't find anything on it. I've found a picture of the night sky from the NW to the SE, but it doesn't say what time it fits with. Meaning, the earth obviously spins so the stars won't always be in the same position as appears on the map thing. I can see the big dipper, where the handle curves down to the third brightest star in the sky (Arcturus) then you go along (parallel to the horizon) and can see four stars in almost a square shape, the bottom one appearing very red. But, the star i'm trying to find out is further left about a 45 degree turn parallel to the horizon. It's very bright and once you've seen it you can't mistaken it and it stands out a mile away compared to anything else in the sky. Anyone know what it is? Just found out it's Jupiter. Pretty cool though, look south east and you'll see it easily. Edited June 11, 2008 by James-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Jupiter is the furthest planet away that you can see with your eyes I hope its still there, I've never seen another planet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickkkkk Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) aww was gonna go out with my telescope but its cloudy as f**k. Edited June 11, 2008 by Nickkkkk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.