Jump to content

Banner.jpg.b83b14cd4142fe10848741bb2a14c66b.jpg

Neptune


Phil Fargaze

Recommended Posts

With Jupiter as a pointer, I aimed the old scope at Neptune to wonder upon this distant world. My seeing wasn`t good because I was looking over the rooftops but managed to see the pale blue dot that is now our most distant planet. I managed to confirm a sighting in my 20x100 bins as well.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well done, Phil. :D It's always looked a bit 'satiny' to me through the 8"SCT. Not quite diffuse, but definitely not a point-source like a star.

Paul, i've seen Uranus and Neptune using 7x35 bins. They were mere points of light with no detail, but very noticable. I can't remember what year it was, but they were both near the NE corner of CAP, and were fairly close together. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

You bagged Neptune in 20X100s?. I had no idea that was possible. I'll have to get my 20X90s out and have a gander.

A handy trick is to get a print out showing the current location of the planet and fov, then you can match it up with what you are actually seeing.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.