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20 years 1 week ago #6774 by John OBrien
Replied by John OBrien on topic Re: Saturn
My Celestron 70mm shows Saturn just like Dave's picture. Even though the range of objects visible under a small 70mm scope is limited, having a scope at all has gotten me outside looking and learning my way around the night sky. This has been a wonderful life enriching experience that I could easily have but off for many years while waiting to afford a larger scope.

Here's a book I'd recommend for users of small scopes:

"Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - And How to Find Them "

This shows objects that can be seen realistically in small scopes all through the year. It should be a mandatory part of any small scope package.

Amazon link:
www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/052178.../026-8238550-5013261

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20 years 1 week ago #6798 by Lexi
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Thanks guys, yeah I seen Saturn just as you've shown it there...I didn't really know what to expect to be honest but I think I did hope to see it a little bigger, It's not that I'm disappionted with what I've seen (although bigger would be great) I just thought I was doing something wrong!!!

I feel better now knowing that I have been doing it right....

Thanks for all your replys

:)

"Shoot for the moon. If you miss, you'll land in the stars." --Les Brown

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20 years 1 week ago #6805 by dave_lillis
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Hi Lexi,
Sky and telescope have a run down on your first scope, skyandtelescope.com/

worth having a look at, even for your "second" scope :wink:

Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)

Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go. :)
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor

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