Does Ceres ever transit Jupiter?

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Ceres does transit Jupiter, but such events are rare. The last notable conjunction occurred in 2019, when Ceres was in close proximity to Jupiter as observed from Earth. Observers interested in witnessing this phenomenon should utilize telescopes with sufficient aperture to clearly view Ceres during its transit.

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  • Understanding of celestial mechanics and planetary transits
  • Familiarity with telescope specifications and capabilities
  • Knowledge of astronomical events and conjunctions
  • Basic skills in using astronomy tracking software
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  • Research the specifications for telescopes suitable for observing planetary transits
  • Learn about the timing and visibility of future Ceres-Jupiter conjunctions
  • Explore celestial tracking software to plan observations
  • Investigate the historical occurrences of Ceres transiting Jupiter
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Does Ceres ever transit Jupiter? And if it does, how large of a telescope would I need to see it?
 
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