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Hello There Everyone
Just got back in from observing the Mars and Jupiter conjunction. I used my F11 900mm refractor with a Svbony 7mm-21mm zoom lens. I also used my 15mm BST/Paradigm/Starguider 15mm and 7x50 binoculars. The zoom gave me a good view of the duo, but the 15mm starguider was better because of the wider view. Was able to bring the Jupiter bands into sharp focus. However, Mars pretty and bright orange could not be brought into sharp focus with Jupiter's focus. However, Mars came close enough in focus for an outstanding observation.
In this hobby we all go though a journey of different observation tools. We try different types of telescopes, eyepieces, and brands. The best view came with my 7x50 binoculars. Mars looked like a very big and bright orange Betelguese. Jupiter was sharp with it's moons. With the binoculars I got a 3D greater in depth view of the duo. Mars was behind and higher than Jupiter. I really feel that a set of 125mm ED 90 degree binoculars is in my astronomy hobby future.
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