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In Chap. 2 we briefly explored Wratten filters for visual observation. In this chapter we take each of the planets in turn and see how the observer can use these filters to enhance each body to the maximum.
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Benton J (2005) Saturn and how to observe it. Springer, New York
Grego P (2012) Mars and how to observe it. Springer, New York
McNally J (2012) Jupiter and how to observe it. Springer, New York
North G (2012) Observing the solar system. The modern observers guide. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK
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Griffiths, M. (2015). Observing the Solar System with Filters. In: Choosing and Using Astronomical Filters. The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1044-1_4
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