Re: Mars Meade ETX 90


"Timelord" <s.fyfe1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> Managed to see Mars last night for the first time using my Meade ETX 90
> wuth a 2x Barlow and 26mm eyepiece. Saw a small white/slightly pinkish
> disc with a streak across the middle.
>
> The thing is I feel slightly disappointed, it may because I'm relatively
> new to this, question is - what should I be able to see with my setup? Is
> this typical?

I've always found Mars to be disappointing with a scope. Perhaps my
expectations were a little high. Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon should still a
little more impressive through your scope. You could try using a coloured
filter on Mars to bring out more detail. For a cheap option try the wratten
#21 (orange) filter.

Regards


Chris


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