I saw Dragon last night, only briefing as it was a short window, two more chances this evening before it returns.
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I used google earth to get the coordinates of my back garden. Otherwise; I use two star align for general viewing (2 stars at least 90 degrees apart) and solar system align if I am just looking at planets and the moon (eg like Jupiter and Saturn last night).
A new moon so good conditions if the skies allow. Mars and Neptune will be separated by only 8 arcminutes so could make a colourful double in the eyepiece. Note: it may also be a good opportunity to look for Comet 46P/Wirtanen.
Those are my main targets and I find my Mak is ideal for them, plus I like its portability which you imply as well. The 127 Mak is good for up to c200X, above that it needs very good conditions and most of my viewing is done at 100x or 125x. You will need a dew filter, you probably have the EPs and I use an external power supply source (do not rely on batteries for the motor).
I had a look on youtube yesterday and watched a video made using this scope viewing Saturn, the image shown looked amazing (a little too good), What should I expect with good viewing conditions with Saturn?
Better than in the thread above as you have 5" not 4". With good conditions and the angle of rings being right you can see Cassini. It is a small object but wonderful to look at.
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