Recommended gear
What you need, with an example of each item when we can link to one we are confident about.
Planetary opposition
recommended
Binoculars
Enough to see two planets together in the same field, or Jupiter's moons if well supported.
optional
Telescope
Planetary detail needs medium or high magnification.
Omegon Dobson Push+ mini N 150/750 Pro
- 150 mm reflector
- 750 mm focal length
- Dobsonian mount with Push+ finder
optional
Tripod and telephoto lens
For photographing the pair of planets over the landscape.
See gear for all events · Work out your framing in Field of view.