Re: Astronomy - The Most Frustrating Hobby Possible?

G.T. wrote:

And wouldn't you know it? Nothing but high wispy clouds tonight here up against the foothills. I have gotten a some great views of the moon and I looked at Mars a bit, but I wanted to see a little more tonight.


Ah, but I just looked at Saturn for my very first time at 150x (5mm eyepiece on 750mm focal length reflector?) and the rewards are well worth the frustrations. There's a little bit of cloud cover but I still got a very nice view.

Greg

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"All my time I spent in heaven
Revelries of dance and wine
Waking to the sound of laughter
Up I'd rise and kiss the sky" - The Mekons
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