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Old 15-08-2022, 12:46 AM
Rod-AR127 (Rod)
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Stunning Saturn

With 90% cloud cover l kept checking the sky hoping the cloud would clear like it has in recent nights.
While it didn't clear much, I was able to enjoy 10mins of the most stunningly beautiful views of Saturn l have ever managed.
Using a GSO 32MM 68°AFOV EP in the 127 mm 1200fl achro for 38x magnification.
While not quiet enough to see the Cassini division, l was able to make out the darker cloud region on Saturn's top half and two of her moons.
I caught a brief view at 80x seeing a third moon, but with cloud obscuring the 38x was far nicer.
I then chased it around at 240x with no luck mainly due to my declination knob being out of reach, I'll have to remedy that tomorrow.
Was a beautiful sight, the best I've seen it and glad l made the effort to get out and try.
Clear skies.
Rod.
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