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Old 21-10-2007, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mbaddah View Post
Hi everyone

Just recently purchased a 6" dobsonian and few ice pieces, was wondering what would be the best way of seeking out and viewing planets?

I have seen Jupiter few times by chance just randomly scanning the sky, but I want to know exactly how to find it and others such as mars, saturn etc.. Your help would be greatly appreciated thankyou.
Hi mbaddah! I just purchased a Dob as well. While you wait for those who actually know what they're doing, to give you some good advice, try downloading and using Stellarium (google it). It's a blast, and (beginner to beginner) can give you an initial idea of what's where

What eye pieces did you get?

Good luck.
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