Jupiter and the Skywatcher 150p

[Letchy]

I am eondering if, with the scope in ghe title, I would be able to see Jupiter, it's moons and some banding?

I should be buying this scope as my first soon and wanted to know...

Thanks!

[Letchy]

I meant wondering, not eondering...

[VigdisVZ]

Hello. I have the 150PDS and I've seen both moons and banding without a problem.

[wookie1965]

Ive got the 150p ive seen all four moons banding the red spot from my back yard which is slightly light polluted.

[RikM]

Which 150P, the Explorer 150P f/5 or the Skyliner 150P f/7.84? The Skyliner would probably give you better contrast and would give you higher magnifications with the supplied eyepieces.

[Letchy]

Thank you, Vigdisvz. Just what I was hoping to read

[Letchy]

Rikm, I sm going to be purchasing the Explorer 150p.

[John]

I have a 4" refractor that clearly shows the 4 brightest moons, up to 7 bands/belts on Jupiter plus the Great Red Spot and other features when they are visible. What you see on any particular occasion depends on the seeing conditions and how long you observe the planet for. The initial level of detail is often much lower but with time at the eyepiece you gradually discern the more subtle detail. A 6" newtonian should at least be able to match my 4" refractor I would think.

[Astro Imp]

I have the f/5 and enjoyed good views of Jupiter's banding, it's moons and shadow transits from my back garden. You won't be disappointed.

[Letchy]

Thank you all for your comments. I am now fully reasured about my first scope and am quite excited to grt it, haha.

Clear skies!

[wookie1965]

If you get the eq3-2 mount get some fine sand and fill the legs with it that will make the mount steadier.

[nephilim]

With my Skywatcher 130m & 9mm EP I can see Jupiter with good banding & the 4 moons very clearly, so u should be in for a treat with the 150.