Curious about what planets look like through a telescope? This guide breaks down what you’ll see based on your telescope’s size, setup, and observing conditions. Plus tips for clearer planetary views.

Scientists released images of Jupiter, the likes of which earthlings had never seen before, on Monday, offering insight into the planet’s inner life — and a remarkable view of space. An infrared ...

"It was so stunning to not just see the auroras, but the detail and clarity of the signature really shocked me." ...

Catch two transits of Io, spot sparkling star clusters, and view Mars at aphelion while the April Full Moon lights the sky ...

April marks the last time to see Jupiter at its best before its observing window closes. On Tuesday evening (April 1), ...

If conditions are clear, anyone with a pair of binoculars or a telescope may even be able to pick out details, such as Jupiter’s four ... be seen with the naked eye. People in the Northern ...

Some of the planets — like Venus, Jupiter and ... visible to the naked eye under a dark, non-light-polluted sky. Otherwise, you'll need binoculars or a small telescope to see it.

The observations provide strong evidence that the system's four giant planets formed in much the same way as Jupiter and Saturn, by slowly building solid cores. They also confirm Webb can do more than ...