Jupiter

[Orion90]

Hi there,

I've just begun using a telescope in the last few days so I'm very new. Decided to have a go with Jupiter tonight having had fun looking at the moon and the pleiadies the last two nights.

I used 25mm & 10mm eyepieces but whilst I sighted the moons the planet itself was blurry.Is there any advice you would give on how I might correct this? I'm using a skywatcher 130?

Mark

[Moonshane]

Hi Mark

Basically, wait

I am at a similar latitude in Manchester and it's really quite low still

if you are still observing in 2-3 hours then it will present a much sharper view.

even 10mm with your scope is I think 65x? more magnification to perhaps 100x or more will help too. you should see the main bands though at 65x. I just did at 45x (a test I set myself - yes, I am sad).

[paul mc c]

It could have been that the air wasnt steady,ie the seeing wasnt good,if your views of the moon were ok, collomation probably isnt the case.

[paul mc c]

Hi Mark

Basically, wait

I am at a similar latitude in Manchester and it's really quite low still

if you are still observing in 2-3 hours then it will present a much sharper view.

even 10mm with your scope is I think 65x? more magnification to perhaps 100x or more will help too. you should see the main bands though at 65x. I just did at 45x (a test I set myself - yes, I am sad).

Of course,i didnt realise it was so early..