Hi All,
I've been lurking here for ages and finally took the plunge and bought
thersites SkyWatcher 8" Dob last week.
Only used it a couple of times so far (due to cloud!!) but WOW Saw Saturn on the 8th May and easily resolved Dione Titan and Rheys (?) Saturn was V sharp with V sharp ring and what I believe was the ring shadow. All this through the 10mm EP.
My Q is do youse guys know of anywhere (IceInSpace may well already do this - I just haven't found it yet) that gives an 'observing list for the month' and what you should aim to see with different sized scopes/weather conds/city-country skies? eg. May is 'Orion' month you should aim to find M42 with xyz detail and M43 with lots less detail.
I have no problem finding things to look at, but it would be nice to know if I'm even close to getting 'in the ball park' with my equipment/location etc.
Your advice is always welcome
VAZ