Saturn's moons...

[digitalplankton]

Hey Guys,

I recently got a 8" Dob, and had a look at saturn last night. very clear viewing, could see titan and a few other moon's surrounding.

I'm just wondering how many moon's can we see with a 8" scope?

any help with this would be great!

sid.

[Robh]

Sid,

Apart from Titan, you may perhaps see another 4 moons.
This Sky and Telescope webpage is handy for Saturn. The JavaScript utility will allow you to identify the moons.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/javascript/3308506.html

There is also a similar page for Jupiter's 4 brightest moons.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/planets/3307071.html

Regards, Rob

[supernova1965]

Try this Web site should be what you are looking for
Rob got in just before me I would go with his suggestion I learn from him and others
http://telescope-simulator.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=57

[HSK]

Are you using default eye piece (25mm, 10mm)?
Did you use any filters as well?

Thanks

Tom

[digitalplankton]

didnt use any filters, just viewed it with a 25mm, 20mm and 10mm.. it was with the 10mm that i noticed a few small objects surrounding the planet.. looked like there were 5 or 6 moons, but i just wanted to see if it was possible to see them with my scope..