Welcome to Wisconsin Astronomy
Our own state of Wisconsin is home to world-class astronomy and space research institutions, state-of-the-art planetaria, world-reknowned observatories and dozens of amateur astronomy clubs. Want to explore space? Chances are, you can do it from a location very close to home!
Jupiter Rules The Winter Night
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Jupiter is visible all night in our winter sky. It's the brightest object other than our Moon, and it's nearly straight overhead on any given evening before midnight. With a telescope, you can also see its four largest moons and some cloud bands! |
Looking For A Telescope?
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Jeff Setzer has written a First Telescope Buyer's Guide (these are his opinions, not necessarily those of others). Click on the icon to start! |






