Saturn tonight (6/12/05)

[GazOC]

Got my 150mm f12 Mak out for the first time in a while, I just mainly wanted to look at Saturn although M42 is always worth a look.

Banding was very apparent up to x300, I usually have trouble making out detail on Saturn but tonight was pretty pronounced. The Cassini division was obvious but could n't see Enkle (again!! )

Considering I was only out for a quick look (Liverpool were on the tele!!) I was very impressed with Saturn tonight, I hope it's the Mak rather than my wishfull thinking after a barren couple of weeks observing.

Gaz

[OXO]

Sounds like the Mak is pretty good mate not seeing the Enkle isnt a suprise even with that scope you really need good skies for that (STAR PARTY 2)

[GazOC]

Did you get out mate? Round here it was the best night in quiet a while. I know when the skies are OK when I can see M78 with my binos, it took me 18 months when I first got a telescope to find that [removed word]!!!!

[OXO]

Yes Matey i was out till about half n hour ago best conditions in a long while, see my deep sky pics with the Canon 300D my best by a mile excellent evening under the star's

M78 hehe i was looking at that with my cheap 1-x50 binos nothing to right home about though :? next time i will try and get an image or two.

Frrrrrrreeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing!

James