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Old 13-08-2013, 11:46 AM
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Outcast (Carlton)
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I just had that exact same moment but a little jealous now! Saturn only looked like a dot and I had to focus really carefully to see the rings! Im not sure how to work out the magnifications I was using?? I want to see Titan too! (whiney voice inserted) can anyone help?

I was using a reflector 130mm telescope. 9mm focus and from the specs a magnification of x72?? not really sure what it all means! How do I get my scope to see what you did??? Im soooo jealous now!!
I couldn't really see the rings with 9mm TMB planetary II but, once I put a 2.5x powermate with it they came up fine. Also visible with a 6.7mm Meade UWA & no power mate (approx 70x) & they just got better & better from there with the 2.5x power mate.

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