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Originally Posted by skysurfer
15:20 AEDT I pointed the scope at the Sun for alignment (no eyepiece view !!! and objective stopped down to 20mm to prevent overheating) and then I pointed at Venus (and removed the 20mm cardboard) which was easily found and even Mercury only 8 degrees from the Sun. Both planets are east from the Sun, so the Sun will never move into view and blind me.
This elusive planet is easier to find in daylight, particularly now the planet stands low after sunset this time of the year.
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Always look at Venus , Mercury, even Jove and Saturn in Twilight if I can, as it reduces Glare and increases contrast for me, esp to get the Cassini Division..esp good also doing this for those with fast Achromats..never tried this during day though.
bigjoe.