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Old 31-03-2014, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by julianh72 View Post
Yes, Venus is easiy observed in a 130 mm scope - even in full daylight, if you know where to look. (Just take care not to accidentally point your scope at the Sun while you're searching!)
Thanks, but I meant Mercury...

Edit: I tried Starry Night, and this is what it would look like with a telescope like the SW Heritage 130p and a Televue Radian 8mm eyepiece:
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