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  1. Feb 23rd, 2009, 01:01 AM #1
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    Talking [w00t] I did it!

    I figured out how to use star-charts for the first time, and on Friday evening I managed to see Saturn (complete with rings) through my telescope.

    Any other astronomers here that could give me pointers at what I can look at next? I don't have a set of binoculars, so I'm just pointing at what I can see with me eyes.

    I've been trying to see comet Lulin now since mendhak started his thread about it a while ago, though I would only be able to see it around the 22'nd, seeing as I'm in the southern hemisphere, and that I have massive trees blocking just about every single observation angle. I recall reading that Lulin will be close to Saturn between 21 and 24 Feb, so this will be my "window of opportunity".
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    Re: [w00t] I did it!

    That's nice..
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    Re: [w00t] I did it!

    What telescope do you have? I'm interested in getting a better one .

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  4. Feb 23rd, 2009, 05:55 AM #4
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    Re: [w00t] I did it!

    I've got some cheap 700mm x 50mm refractor telescope. Baught it for R700 (around 50 GBP / 70 USD) at a local camera shop. I shall post pictures when I get home.

    I'm also planning to upgrade to the Sky-Watcher Explorer-130P SupaTrak. One day when I have enough money.
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  6. Feb 23rd, 2009, 12:25 PM #5
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    Re: [w00t] I did it!

    Try this - Four Moons to Cross Saturn's Face Tuesday
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    Re: [w00t] I did it!

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    Re: [w00t] I did it!

    Great. I tried to look at comet Lulin last night, and all I see is a tiny green dot. And I didn't even see the Four Moons crossing Saturn's face on Tuesday, because as luck would have it, IT WAS OVERCAST!
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  9. Feb 26th, 2009, 02:26 AM #8
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    Re: [w00t] I did it!

    How did you see the comet if it was overcast?
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