Jupiter ?

[MorgonGreen]

Hi guys,

I was just wondering what eyepiece with a Bresser 70/700 telescope would be used to see Jupiter ?

Thanks 

[John]

Something that gives 100x - 120x would be good for Jupiter with that scope. That would mean using a 7mm or 6mm eyepiece. Alternatively you could use a 2x barlow lens with a 14mm or 12mm eyepiece for a similar result.

These are just suggestions though. If you don't have such eyepieces / barlows just use the nearest you do have and enjoy the views

[paul mc c]

With your scope,probably a 10mm would be the highest power at x100 mag,but it all depends on how steady the air is,but a lower power eyepiece will show. You a  nice view of its moons which is facinating to watch.

[knobby]

If you have a 25mm and a 10mm use the 25 to centre it then swap for the 10 to make it appear slightly bigger ... If the seeing conditions are OK

[MorgonGreen]

Could you be able to direct me into where to get a 10MM lens for the UK.

Thanks 

[phoobar]

http://www.astroboot.co.uk/

http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/

I would buy second hand from astroboot personally, should cost £10. If you get more serious spend some more but not necessary at the moment, the outlay would not be justified IMHO

[phoobar]

Also you really need jupiter to be as high in the sky as possible, this will probably mean observing between 2-4 am for optimum views. Well worth the effort though