Visible features of planets and imaging basics.
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- Which planet is closest to the Sun?
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Mercury- What causes Mars to appear red?
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Iron oxide (rust) in its soil and rocks- Which planet has the most prominent rings?
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Saturn- Name the four largest moons of Jupiter.
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Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto (the Galilean moons)- What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?
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A massive storm system larger than Earth- How many moons does Mars have?
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Two (Phobos and Deimos)- What type of telescope is best for planetary observation?
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A refractor or reflector with aperture of 6 inches or larger- What is the f-ratio or focal ratio of a telescope?
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The focal length divided by the aperture diameter- What does atmospheric seeing refer to?
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The steadiness and clarity of Earth's atmosphere for observing- Which planet is brightest as seen from Earth?
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Venus- Name the largest volcano in the solar system.
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Olympus Mons (on Mars)- What is image stacking in astrophotography?
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Combining multiple short exposures to reduce noise and increase signal- What color are the visible cloud bands on Jupiter?
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Brown, orange, red, and white- What is collimation in telescope maintenance?
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Aligning the mirrors or lenses so the optical axis is true- How does Venus appear when viewed through a telescope from Earth?
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It shows phases similar to the Moon (crescent to full)
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