chris pfleger

thanks again... yes I think my expectations were too high. I was hoping to see the bands etc ... but yes I saw a blurry jupiter and moons... just need to learn how to use it properly and set it up. my view finder is very tricky to align so adds to the difficulty.

thank you all for your tips and advice. I'm using the Celestron 21049 Powerseeker 127EQ Reflector Telescope I tried moving the 20mm eye piece further out... and that did work. however although I saw a round glowing object with a couple other smaller ones, that's all I saw. I have a pair of binoculars that show me that much of Jupiter. or am I aiming at something like a star hence the difficulties. however it is extremely bright. I'm in the south of England at a campsite so not much light pollution.

that's the one I mostly use... but still have those issues. I will try moving them bit more manually in the mount. but otherwise I have no other idea as to what it could be. thanks for the ideas

I'm using a 4mm and 20mm.

thanks... I have used the focus knobs without avail... so I guess as suggested above by knobby I will try by moving the eye pieces further out manually

will try tonight... seems odd though

hi all.... completely new to this. I get clear images of the moon, clear terrestrial images and none with obstructions. however I have tried to focus on Jupiter. it comes out as a funny blurry bit of light and has a cross with a circular middle. this cross what is in front of the telescope holding one of the mirrors in place. what am I doing wrong? or is there something wrong with the scope? 20190629_090445.heic