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Quick session 06/05


patomlin76

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Hi,

Thought I'd share some notes from a very quick and unplanned stargazing session which I've just come in from...

I hadn't been out with the scope for over 4 weeks, so tonight was a (surprising) chance to quickly revisit some popular objects.

I was also using, for the first time, my new eyepieces and x2 barlow (details in sig) so I can also report on those too.

After setting up and cooling down, I first viewed Mars. This is where the quality of the eyepieces and barlow really showed. Using the TMB 6mm with the TAL barlow, I had really sharp views of Mars, shadowed surface detail included. It was also the contrast that made this a really nice view. Stayed with it around 10 mins to see if I could tease any more detail out.

Then I searched for Saturn. Luckily at this time of year it is well above the horizon at 10.30. Even with quite a light sky it was a real peach of a view. At maximum magnification the EPs again showed their quality. i was amazed to see such clarity - feint cloud belts, sharp rings and even a hint of the cassini belt that went as quickly as it came. That was a true wow moment.

Finally, after a short drinks break I came out to find a lovely orange full moon low on the horizon. Like a lot of people I prefer the quarter moons with terminator detail, but still this was nice to view (especially with the orange glow).

As the moon rose the sky became unbearably bright. I was pleased to find M81 and M82 easily again, however very difficult to make out due to the moon. That was the signal to pack up and move indoors.

Hope this has been of interest - my main positive from the evening has been confirming that the BST and TMB series of eyepieces are worth their every penny, and that a decent barlow lens is just as important. I can't wait for a clear moon-less night which will really show the EPs potential....

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