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Old 13-09-2010, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by The Mekon View Post
Done many times in my 5" refractor.
The clearest split was in conditions many would not even want to observe in. A gibbous moon with a light high cloud cover. The split was so clear and the components very distinct.

I suggest with your 10" to observe at twilight. Anatres is higher at twilight right now, and the primary will not be so bright - the 10" can make it too bright!

Thanks John ... will try that, alas a giant grapefruit tree in the west, but hopefully can work around it.
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