[Tropo-Bob (Bob)]

I have never seen Mars's moons and since this year is the best for another 15 years, I feel that its time for me to have a serious look for them!

Phobos, the inner moon is about a magnitude brighter than the more distant Deimos.

For those who have applied themselves successfully to the task of finding these Moons, I have some questions, namely:

What size and type of telescope did U use?
What magnification was used?
Did U use an occulting bar or disc?
Did U manage to see both moons? (over time)
How difficult were they to see?
Were they only viewed at their greatest distance from Mars?
Do U think they can be viewed with an 8" SCT?


Any hints or other advice that U can provide will be appreciated.