Saturn's Moons

[jrkirkham]

I was able to get out for a few moments last night. I've been taking a daylight look at Venus once a week to see it go through its phases. I stayed until dark because I wanted to tweak the alignment on my telescope. When I finished with the alignment I took a glance at Saturn and could see some of it's moons: Titan, Rhea, Tethys, and Dione. I was using my C11 at 280X. That probably doesn't seem like such an observation, but I've had a lot of problems with my eyesight and normally could only catch a glimpse of those moons with a camera. I retired in June and my eyes have been slowly improving since I got away from the computer screen as much. This is Thanksgiving week in America. Last night's observation is certainly one of those things I am thankful for.

[Richard]

Nothing wrong with with your eyes I have seen Titan, Rhea , Dione, Tethys and Enceladus with a 10 inch , they say one can see Mimas but I have never managed perhaps the sky was never right
This was at Home some years back when we had a major power cut and Saturn was at a great position
Now with all lights on its only Titan

[Makuser]

Hi Rob. I am glad that at least got to go out and have some fun. And, I am with Richard as I have only seen 6 moons of Saturn with the 12" Dob, because my skies are not that great. And to top it all off, we now have nothing but rain, rain, and more rain here in Florida lately. Thanks for your report Rob and hope that you get more and better observing outings soon.

[Bigzmey]

Nice catch Rob! Saturn moons visibility depends on many factors, seeing, transparency, light pollution, proximity to Saturn. I had a few great nights when I managed several moons., but lately I just see Titan.

[helicon]

Very nice report Rob and worthy of the VROD. I have to say I have never been able to see more than 2 moons orbiting Saturn with my Z10. Congratulations!

[Unitron48]

Great session, Rob! Saturn will always be a treat for me. Moons aside, the rings have always been a fascination!!

Congrats on the VROD!

Dave

[John Baars]

Congratulations on the VROD!
I did see five Moons of Saturn in the past, but nowadays only Titan and one or two others when I am lucky. Nothing wrong with my eyes though, but my local LP takes care of that.