It is not necessary to use any special device, not even a telescope. But these four (plus Mars) are within reach of the naked eye. Venus and Jupiter are the easiest: when in sight they are the brightest objects in the sky others, such as Mercury and Saturn, are more elusive. Going outside to observe planets is not particularly difficult, you just have to know where to look. Since the dawn of history, the “special powers” of the planets have intrigued astronomers and led them to improve their theories about their strange behaviour. Planets are not famous for their brightness or because they stand out in the sky in a special way- they basically look the same as stars however, they do things that stars cannot do and that’s why they attracted so much attention from our ancestors. This summer of 2022 will be even better than usual, because over the coming weeks we will be able to enjoy an unusual sky with four planets visible at the same time: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. All we have to do is spend a little time observing the spectacle of a starry sky that we had forgotten about over the winter. Good weather, warm temperatures and a well-deserved holiday can help us to observe our solar orbiting companions with the naked eye. The planets are best enjoyed in the summertime.

Stellarium android vs starwalk 2