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Good Views Of Saturn And Jupiter

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Posted by L Madia on February 11, 2002 04:50:48 UTC

Last night I went out with my tasco 114mm reflector and got a great view of Saturm using the 4mm eyepiece. It was moving fast, but I had the planet centered in the scope and all I had to do was move the micro adjuster about every 10 seconds.

I spent about 1/2 hour looking at Saturn and then turned by attention to Jupiter. By the time I caught Jupiter in the scope it was about 90 degrees. I had a hard time keeping it in the scope, but when I did I had a great view.

I went in after an hour or so, but had a great time.

I am aware of the bad rep tasco seems to have, but really I am satisfied with mine.... I may someday invest in a bette balow and better eyepieces, but for now I am happy.....

Follow Ups:

Good! - bobsal - February 11, 2002 - 14:49 UTC
- My Tasco has taught me a lot! - mpinson - February 11, 2002 - 18:32 UTC
  - Good Luck - bobsal - February 11, 2002 - 19:53 UTC
- EP's w/tasco - leonard - February 12, 2002 - 04:48 UTC
A 4mm? - jroundy - February 11, 2002 - 20:05 UTC
- 4mm - leonard - February 12, 2002 - 04:35 UTC
  - Eye of the beholder - jroundy - February 12, 2002 - 13:31 UTC

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