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Originally Posted by Suzy
Have to admit, I didn't see that one coming! 
If you'll don't use filters, to view Venus what size ep would you recommend for a 6" F/8 dob? Clearly the 5mm was too much. Or do I need to wait for the sky to darken more (though It'd be getting way too low by then I think). I wonder if the glow of the sky (it was 6pm) affected the already brightness of Venus?  |
I think that Tony admitted to doing that in that ' d'oh moments' thread.
I think it is a matter of trying a few sized EPs to see what is best at the time. How was the view with my Pentax without the barlow?
Venus is reasonably low, so a bit more atmosphere to peer through, that may distort/brighten things a bit.