Books and kit for Jupiter fans
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: NASA’s own pictures are free, and Jupiter can be seen with just your eyes.
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Looking up
- Binoculars (affiliate link)A first step up from your eyes, for looking at planets and the Moon. A tripod helps keep them steady.
- Beginner telescopes (affiliate link)For a closer look at the planets. Ask at a local astronomy club before you buy.
- A planisphere or star chart (affiliate link)Helps you work out what’s up in the sky on a given night.
Books
- Jupiter books for children (affiliate link)Look for recent ones: Juno and Juice keep adding new chapters.
- Solar system books (affiliate link)For the whole family of planets, Jupiter included.
At home
- Solar system model kits (affiliate link)Hang the planets up and see which one is the giant.
- Spacecraft model kits (affiliate link)Build your own explorer.
- Solar system posters (affiliate link)A wall-sized reminder of how big Jupiter is.