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'''Jupiter''' is the fifth [[planet]] from the [[sun]] and the largest planet in our Solar System. It is named for the highest deity in the Roman pantheon of gods.  

'''Jupiter''' is the fifth [[planet]] from the [[sun]] and the largest planet in our Solar System. It is named for the highest deity in the Roman pantheon of gods.  

Jupiter is conspicuous and easy to recognize when you know what to look for, and is easily visible through binoculars. It is not so bright as to instantly draw attention, but it is a good deal brighter than the brightest star. It is in fact the fourth brightest object in the sky (the others being the Sun, the Moon, and the planet [[Venus]]). Jupiter is not only brighter than any star, it also shines more steadily. Jupiter is visible in the sky about half the time, and is often high up and clear of surrounding houses and trees.

Jupiter is conspicuous and easy to recognize when you know what to look for, and is easily visible through binoculars. It is not so bright as to instantly draw attention, but it is a good deal brighter than the brightest star. It is in fact the fourth brightest object in the sky (the others being the [[sun]], the [[moon]], and the planet [[Venus]]). Jupiter is not only brighter than any star, it also shines more steadily. Jupiter is visible in the sky about half the time, and is often high up and clear of surrounding houses and trees.

As of February, 2007, Jupiter is visible in the eastern sky before sunrise, and even in the early stages of dawn.

As of February, 2007, Jupiter is visible in the eastern sky before sunrise, and even in the early stages of dawn.