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Old 21-08-2010, 08:17 PM
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erick (Eric)
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OK, I'm more than half way there - I have five so far tonight!

Tried last night but clouds in the wrong place at the wrong time. Late this afternoon we moved from rain to clear breaks and I was able to observe Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn in a 4" f5 refractor. Add the Earth and I have five!

Nice crescent in Mercury - first time I have seen it through a telescope.

In a few hours, I go out with the bigger scope and with the Argo Navis warmed up and I should be able to knock off Neptune, Jupiter and Uranus - clouds permitting. I also have a very bright Moon to contend with not too far from Neptune.

I'll report back!
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