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Old 04-07-2012, 11:20 AM
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It's Spica, Saturn's neighboring star that I saw.

My Newt is an 8".

The previous owner just threw the 2 eye pieces into the package when he heard I don't have any. I didn't pay anything for them.

Now, I am not aiming for planetary observation, really.
But eventually, will use the scope itself as a long lens for my camera.
I want to make sure that the scope is performing at its best.

I don't want to buy a 5mm piece, now.

Is my 10mm Meade ploessl is enough to see the rings on Saturn through an 8" newtonian?

If that is the case, then I will have to make sure that the rings will be visible with the gear I already own.
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