Top Tip

[Stevie816]

The seeing was OK and I'd been tracking Mars for ages, It was OK but mostly a washed out sphere. I was comfortable so I just sat there watching when suddenly it all cleared and I saw soooo much detail a really sharp view with tons of detail, I got really excited, then it was gone back to a vague washed out scene. My top tip, Patience. (if that's how you spell it. And patience is cheaper than a new scope)

Steve

[Moonshane]

nice one Steve

you have foudnd one of the secrets to planetary observing!

[mik]

Same for me tonight Steve testing a new scope, i got a nice view of Mars for a few seconds at low mag 110x.

Mick

[knobby]

So cheap but so true!

[earth titan]

And a comfy seat...!!

Not as cheap, admittedly, but with these two simple objects you can really see details.

[johnboy999]

Thanks for that, I looked the other day and gave up when I realised the view was unclear , i wil look longer now.

[LukeSkywatcher]

It takes a long time to discover this "top tip" about Mars but when you do discover it.............the rewards are great.

Patience,patience,patience with Mars. Its a fickle little planet who really does need the perfect conditions to be appreciated.

[gooseholla]

Yup. I noticed that after getting a stool and motors for a mount and scope. Saw so much more!

[LukeSkywatcher]

I have no choice but to observe from a seated position. It really does take away much of the problems and aches and pains.