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Part of the book series: Astronomers' Observing Guides ((OBSERVING))

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Jupiter is one of the most interesting Solar System objects to observe, whether that’s with an optical or radio telescope, as well as one of the easiest. Jovian radio emission is very strong, at times (at HF radio frequencies) rivaling if not surpassing the Sun in signal strength.

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Lashley, J. (2010). Jupiter. In: The Radio Sky and How to Observe It. Astronomers' Observing Guides. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0883-4_2

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0883-4_2

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