Eyeing Jupiter
As the largest planet in our Solar System, mighty Jupiter is in a class by itself. It’s one of the brightest objects in the night sky, surpassed only by the Moon, Venus and occasionally Mars. This year, brilliant Jupiter will be slowly cruising in front of the dense star clouds of the Milky Way in Ophiuchus, close to the border with Scorpius.
The combination of Jupiter’s large size, its high surface brightness and its dynamic atmosphere makes the gas giant an outstanding target for casual observers and Solar System aficionados alike. The planet begins May at a respectable 43.3 arcseconds across, swelling to 45.8” by the
