Skymax 180

[sooty]

Had a brief go with the Mak earlier tonight.The moon in between clouds looked fantastic through a 40mm eyepiece,then swiftly for my first view of Jupiter.The belts were clearly visible,although it was 'dancing' around quite a lot! Is this what you call bad seeing? Also,there was a blue colour,near the top of the planet going around to the right,presume that is a collimation issue,but hoping not.Also,it is in a observatory,so i presume that it won't be anything to do with cooldown time.Never noticed anything colour wise on the moon.

Regards,

Sooty.

[dweller25]

Jupiter is low so the blue colour you are seeing is atmospheric refraction.