Looking for some help

[Lofiindie23]

Hey guys,

I got a telmu 60/700mm telescope with a 20mm and 6mm eyepiece as a Christmas present this year. I've managed to get a good view of the moon with my 20mm eyepiece and was wondering how I would go about viewing Saturn/ Jupiter etc, have I got the kit to already do it and see the planets in a half decent detail (not just looking like a bright light).

Sorry for the stupid questions but I literally have zero skill and haven't looked into it too much yet. Thanks!

[DaveL59]

you've not said where you are based, but at the moment Saturn and Jupiter are very low to the south west here in the UK as darkness falls. You'd need a clear horizon and no clouds and a bit of luck  and clarity may not be great with them so low. Mars tho is possible as it is quite high but will be very small so picking out much detail other than it is orange may not be easy now it is moving away from us.

Edited December 31, 2020 by DaveL59