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Conjunction of Pluto and Jupiter tonight

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8 years 11 months ago - 8 years 11 months ago #103663 by manic_dave
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Look north just after sunset to see a once in a lifetime conjunction of Pluto and Jupiter.
This amazing event is best viewed in telescopes bought from Aldi or Lidl as they have the best optical performance per square inch. The blue one, the plastic one is best, and even better when used with bino viewers. To getter better 3d effect for sketching, gaffertape a lump of solar film across the top of the scope.





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8 years 11 months ago #103664 by Keith g
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Yes, and I hear if you wear your sunglasses it will increase the contrast between the two,

Happy observing !!

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8 years 11 months ago #103665 by manic_dave
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That will work Keith, but a better option would be a telescope with one eye and a H Alpha scope on the other.

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8 years 11 months ago #103679 by Seanie_Morris
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manic_dave wrote: This amazing event is best viewed in telescopes bought from Aldi or Lidl as they have the best optical performance per square inch.


No way, you must be yankin' our chains!

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8 years 11 months ago #103682 by flt158
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Nice April Fool joke!

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