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Old 20-04-2014, 12:00 AM
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Hi Ron. I think that sums it up nicely :-) I was trying my 9mm for 178x, then my 13mm and it was all just bland, bright & mushy. I did however manage to see Mars' polar cap (and the black ring around it) a few times ... I had better luck observing Saturn although it too was hard work.
Hi Alex,just tried one more time on Mars,Still C.R.A.P
Saturn was quite good even in a 6mm Radian,lots of detail on the planet and the rings and Cassini div quite sharp.
Tried for Comet C2012 K1 Panstarrs,but sky just too bright.
Did spot M51 though.
Cheers
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