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uranus 2

went to my astronomy club's public show (public come along look through scopes, you know the thing)...there was no luck with uranus but was informed that with a 4" you will see a greenish smudge - but an 8" is what you want (mirror that is) hope this helps folks.

moonwatcher

October 8, 2011

uranus

spent a couple of hours trying to see uranus tonight...no luck. I know where its supposed (ish )to be but can't find it or my elbow...lots of clouds and clear moments interrupting my viewing so i go back to computer and try another asterism to guide me...found it hard to find Pices with all the cloud (that's my excuse)...better luck (preparation) tommorrow. don't know what to expect other than a green looking star, must have "seen" it but didn't regognise it as such. Jupiter's good though, and

moonwatcher

October 7, 2011

orion

yes! my fav const is back! but this time I got a 4" refractor telescope!!! ... I just realised it is 4am and that there are quite a few double stars to split in orion. had a go at rigel and mintaka and alnitak. not much luck as was inside through double glazing...will have to go outside on a proper session when better prepared.

moonwatcher

September 28, 2011

clouds and rain make moonwatcher something something

AAAHHHHH!!! bad weather again. however the other day I managed to see the terminator on the moon and was really awestruck how simple shadows bring life to the Moon's features.

moonwatcher

September 20, 2011