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Mercury is a small planet, and it is very close to the Sun. So you can only see it immediately before sunrise or right after sunset. You'll need to know WHEN to look, because it's normally lost in the Sun's glare.

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Can you see Mercury without a telescope?

Yes, one can see Mercury even without a telescope.


Why is mercury usually hard to see without a telescope?

Mercury is usually hard to see without a telescope because it orbits close to the sun, which means it is only visible shortly after sunset or before sunrise when the sun's brightness doesn't drown it out. Additionally, its small size and proximity to the sun make it appear close to the horizon, where atmospheric distortion can make it harder to spot with the naked eye.


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Can neptune be seen without a telescope at night?

No. No. You need a telescope to see Neptune.Nope... Neptune cannot be seen from the Earth without a telescope.


Can you see planets other than Mars Venus and Jupiter from Earth?

Yes, you can see planets like Mercury and Saturn from Earth as well. In fact, all the planets in our solar system (except for Uranus and Neptune) are visible to the naked eye at certain times of the year. With the help of a telescope, you can also see Uranus and Neptune.


Why is it so hard to see the planet mercury?

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Can titan be seen without a telescope?

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Why can't the Hubble telescope see mercury?

The Hubble Space Telescope cannot see Mercury clearly because Mercury is too close to the Sun, making it difficult for Hubble to observe without damaging its instruments. Additionally, Mercury's small size and proximity to the bright glare of the Sun make it challenging to distinguish from the surrounding brightness.


Can neptune seen at night without a telescope?

No. No. You need a telescope to see Neptune.Nope... Neptune cannot be seen from the Earth without a telescope.


Who was the first person to see mercury with a telescope?

The first person to see Mercury with a telescope is believed to be Galileo Galilei in the early 17th century. He observed the phases of Mercury, similar to those of the Moon, which supported the heliocentric model of the solar system.


How would mercury be seen at night without a telescope?

Mercury is seen as a dim star without a telescope, although what it looks like is dependent on it's orbital position and the amount of light pollution in your area. Unfortunately, Mercury's close orbit with the Sun often causes the Sun to "hide" Mercury in a glare during sunrise and sunset and when it is visible to the naked eye, which is rare, it's very low to the horizon. However, if the Sun weren't so blindingly bright, you could see Mercury transit past the Sun as a black dot moving across the Sun but this is only visible with a solar telescope or a telescope with a solar filter.


Why is Mercury usually hard to see without a telescope?

Well, imagine Mercury as a tiny, elusive bird flitting too close to the bright sun so we can't see it clearly. Because this closest planet to the sun likes staying close to its fiery friend, it's hide-and-seek game with us results in Mercury being usually tough to spot without help from a kind telescope. But don't worry, even the smallest moments of it peeking through the depths of space can bring a big spark of joy to our hearts.