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A guide to observing Saturn with a telescope.
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:07 am
by KingClinton
This is a article taken from the Partick Moore series that was posted in "Sky at night magazine".
It's pretty useful for both beginners and the more experienced observer.
Hope you find it of use.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... gTihnumqWY
Re: A guide to observing Saturn with a telescope.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:17 am
by KingClinton
Saturn will be at opposition this weekend!
Hopefully you will have clear skies to enjoy this magnificent planet and it's rings.
More on the opposition and viewing info from Earth Sky.org
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... zvfo67Bm9m
Re: A guide to observing Saturn with a telescope.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 3:26 pm
by Richard
Thanks will have a look
Re: A guide to observing Saturn with a telescope.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:02 pm
by messier 111
thx , for the reminder .
Re: A guide to observing Saturn with a telescope.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:24 pm
by Ylem
I hope I can get out this weekend, great article
thanks for sharing.
Re: A guide to observing Saturn with a telescope.
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:40 pm
by Michael131313
Thanks very much for the link. Good stuff. Now if the clouds.....
Re: A guide to observing Saturn with a telescope.
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:28 pm
by Aratus
I wonder which filters are good for Saturn? You would need to knock the magnification down otherwise a filter would make the planet look very dim.
Re: A guide to observing Saturn with a telescope.
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:07 am
by Lady Fraktor
@Aratus
The best visual filter for Saturn is no filter since it is such a low contrast object, a eyepiece with a warm tone can slightly enhance the planet (TeleVue plossl) while a cool tone can enhance the rings (Vixen plossl)
Occasionally a 80A (very light blue) filter will bring out a subtle bit of contrast.
Some people use a #11 yellow but I have not found it to provide any benefit for visual.