Saturn's Rings 'shadow'

[Brian W (Brian)]

Hi all, a while back I purchased an U.O. 6mm Ortho. Tonight I was observing Saturn in our 8" LB and I believe that I saw the shadow of the rings.

If I did it was on the right side of the rings.(reflector view).
Brian

[multiweb (Marc)]

I saw it tonight too very clearly in my C11. There is a clear dark line in the middle.

[mental4astro (Alexander)]

When the rings are a little wider set, you will even get to see the shadow of the planet cast behind onto the rings themselves. Could be possible to see now if conditions are good. Makes for a good '3D' effect.