Just a heads up for complete newbies

I seem to constantly find myself changing EP's to see which is best. I could change all 3 and add and remove a barlow all in the space of a minute. I suppose it's all part of the learning curve and I'll cop on soon but the images in general are definatley better through the 20mm and without the barlow.

Only exception was Saturn last night. I was using 2.5mm with 2X barlow and it was stunning. I could clearly see the black band between the rings and the planet. Think I also spotted a moon. Is that a faint "star" just to the left and down a bit ?

Going to let my 9 year old saty up to see it tonight if it's clear, Can't wait to see her face.

BTW, can anyone tell me where to find Holmes. I think I caught a quick glimpse but tbh it could have been anything. My old dog was called Holmes so i really want to see this before it dissappears again.

Youl find holmes in the perseus constellation...not as bright as it was bout if skies are clear with small light pollution youl find it handy

www.heavens-above.com/comet.aspx?cid=17P...cpackofgjlobfibmploj

yea i was looking at saturn last night was very clear threw a 3.7 it was like 3d effect was stunning....with titan in view aswell

Nice one thanks. Hopefully get out and see it tonight.

Great to put a name to the moon aswell.

Cheers

images in general are definatley better through the 20mm and without the barlow.


The Barlow makes the 20mm the same as a 10mm......but you know this already.

Holmes is nothing but a smudge against the background now...but you still know you are seeing a comet.