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Originally Posted by rmcpb
Saturn is a real challenge as it has very little contrast so don't expect too much apart from the major cloud bands....
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Yes, more fun is to wait a few months until Jupiter is well up, then target that at high magnification. Look for a moon transit (or occasionally a double moon transit). Watching for the shadow of the moon(s) move across the surface is a good test of you equipment plus seeing and quite exciting!