First view of Uranus...

[great_bear]

Just been looking at Uranus for the first time...

I don't know why, but I got it into my head that you couldn't see Uranus as anything other than a star. But there it was, plain-as-you-like - a perfect little circle in the middle of the view.

Very small of course - much smaller than Jupiter - but unmistakeable: A steel-blue disk in the middle of the view - quite distinct from any other object around it...

[rawhead]

Me too! It looked far nicer than I imagined. (Neptune was v disappointing)

I was straining desperately for any sign of moons. No joy...

That's all the biggie's in the solar system ticked off for me now

[JohnnyD333]

As small as it is, I really appreciate Uranus and imaging it makes it stand out quite a bit. Ive been trying to get Neptune but I cant figure out which one it is, its so small:( Need a bigger scope:)

[rawhead]

The only way I knew it was Neptune was to study the pattern of the stars close buy then work it out at the EP. Looked just like a star to me..

Ive been trying to get Neptune but I cant figure out which one it is, its so small:( Need a bigger scope:)

[JohnnyD333]

The only way I knew it was Neptune was to study the pattern of the stars close buy then work it out at the EP. Looked just like a star to me..

That is my plan, a good dose of Stellarium and lining up the stars. Thanks for the tip:icon_salut:

[robbie c]

I got Neptune a couple of nights ago and got to say wouldn't have found it without the help of stellarium