[Matty P (Matt)]

Originally Posted by iceman

Matt your 2 statements appear to contradict each other?

With regards to brightness, using a higher power will cut down the brightness and any glare. Obviously in bad seeing Jupiter will look mushy and soft. If you keep it at low power then, just give your pupil time to contract so it doesn't hurt your eyes

Unless the seeing is extraordinary I like to keep the magnification down.

Most of the time I only have a quick look see at Jupiter because I spend most of my time imaging. I find that the view in the EP is quite bright and I can't make out the subtle detail on the surface. Even though my eye is adjusted I find that using a colour filter helps to increase detail and makes it much easier to see.