Brent, Do use any kind of filter to see that kind of detail? Saturn was so bright. I wonder if I could see any more detail by decreasing the light coming into the scope. The only filter, that I own, that I didn't try was a polarizing filter. Would that help or hinder? Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brent Watson" <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:35 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Saturn
Larry,
On the really good nights, look for Enke's Division, and also check for spokes. I have seen both of these with both my 8" and my 12.5 inch. I have seen Enke's Division in a 6" refractor. (Joan's Junior Refractor.)
Brent
--- Larry Frisk <lkfrisk@earthlink.net> wrote:
No Chuck, I was too focused on trying to see Cassini's division but I'll pay more attention in the next few days. I am still in awe that they plan to send a spacecraft through that gap. There has to be some very large stuff in the gap that the craft could crash into.
Larry
Encarta® 98 Desk Encyclopedia © & 1996-97 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuckhards@yahoo.com> To: <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Saturn
Larry, could you detect the polar hood? Or a white oval?
I must agree that the best planetary views I've had have been largely in cold months, only a few summer exceptions, and those were just before morning twilight, or just a few minutes after sunset for 20 to 40 minutes, before the ground started re-radiating heat. (Remember Shoemaker-Levy 9?) Seems like from November through March, if the sky is clear and calm, the seeing is usually fairly crisp.
Chuck
--- Larry Frisk <lkfrisk@earthlink.net> wrote:
I have never seen Saturn so clearly before. There is a lot to be said for winter observing.
Larry
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