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Old 29-10-2013, 06:40 PM
Wavytone
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Luke, if you have a scope with setting circles and know how to use them safely (or GOTO) - without pointing the scope at the sun - you can find 1st magnitude stars in daylight with a 6" or 8" reflector.

The only way to do this safely IMHO is to set the scope up in the shade, e.g. under a carport, in a garage or in the shadow of a tall building - to protect you from pointing it accidentally at the sun.
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