I can be very cheap to look at Jupiter. If you go the cheap route, though, you might not be seeing the stripes very well. Even during last years Jupiter opposition, I was unable to make out anything on Jupiter. My telescopes allowed me to see the Galilean moons well, but not stripes and spots. I have a retractor and a reflector, and it was about the same for both. They were each under $200, so not very large. I can't remember the specs on them right now.
I could just suck at this. Actually, I'm pretty sure of it. Any hints for seeing these stripes?
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