Born Hunter 17,656 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) For anyone that looks up now and again, these three are nicely grouped tonight. If the moon wasn't such a slim crescent and more full then it would likely outshine Saturn at the top there and Jupiter at the right. With normal 10x binos you should be able to see at least a couple of the Galilean moons of Jupiter and with maybe 20-40x mag you would be able to see Saturn's rings. Mars is well over to the left of these in the sky for anyone looking. Anyway, something to show the kids maybe now we're getting some clear nights... Edited November 19, 2020 by Born Hunter 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: For anyone that looks up now and again, these three are nicely grouped tonight. If the moon wasn't such a slim crescent and more full then it would likely outshine Saturn at the top there and Jupiter at the right. With normal 10x binos you should be able to see at least a couple of the Galilean moons of Jupiter and with maybe 20-40x mag you would be able to see Saturn's rings. Mars is well over to the left of these in the sky for anyone looking. Anyway, something to show the kids maybe now we're getting some clear nights... One of my seasonal interests, gazing at a winters night sky. I was toying with the idea of getting a telescope until the Mrs talked me out of it. In all honesty I think a decent set of binoculars would be better. They benefit from a wider FoV, a brighter and clearer image, plus a hell of a lot more practical. Edited November 19, 2020 by Greb147 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 26,399 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: For anyone that looks up now and again, these three are nicely grouped tonight. If the moon wasn't such a slim crescent and more full then it would likely outshine Saturn at the top there and Jupiter at the right. With normal 10x binos you should be able to see at least a couple of the Galilean moons of Jupiter and with maybe 20-40x mag you would be able to see Saturn's rings. Mars is well over to the left of these in the sky for anyone looking. Anyway, something to show the kids maybe now we're getting some clear nights... Love watching the sky at night but have a lot of light pollution were I am, one of the things I,m really looking forward to when I get gone is low light pollution, here’s a question for you, since that space X thing began they have allegedly been firing hundreds of satellites up yet I,m not seeing any more than before, was wondering are they a lot smaller and therefore not visible or is there another explanation cheers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 26,399 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Greb147 said: One of my seasonal interests, gazing at a winters night sky. I was toying with the idea of getting a telescope until the Mrs talked me out of it. In all honesty I think a decent set of binoculars would be better, a wider FoV, a brighter and clearer image plus a hell of a lot more practical. Go for the binos mate have mine with me most of the time,saves a lot of walking and opens up a lot for you, could not be without a set 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,656 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, Greyman said: Love watching the sky at night but have a lot of light pollution were I am, one of the things I,m really looking forward to when I get gone is low light pollution, here’s a question for you, since that space X thing began they have allegedly been firing hundreds of satellites up yet I,m not seeing any more than before, was wondering are they a lot smaller and therefore not visible or is there another explanation cheers There was talk that they would be coating them in non reflective paint because astronomers were playing hell about the idea of 25k shiny things buzzing about the sky f***ing up their work. The first batch didn’t have this which is why everyone could see them. I think that’s probably why mate. I know your pain mate. I lived in a small town the past 8 years but now in rural Leicestershire proper. Way clearer sky’s and way nicer garden/neighbourhood to kick back and enjoy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Greyman said: Go for the binos mate have mine with me most of the time,saves a lot of walking and opens up a lot for you, could not be without a set I wouldn't even really bother with a specialist pair either as you get some of the drawbacks of a telescope, a nice, smallish pair with good quality glass will do. Obviously if you're more interested in smaller details then a telescope is better, I just think you're better off going for something that will actually get used. Edited November 19, 2020 by Greb147 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,502 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 While we are on about binos ,can someone recommend an all purpose ,decent but not pricey pair ? I was beaten up recently and they took mine . 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Astanley said: While we are on about binos ,can someone recommend an all purpose ,decent but not pricey pair ? I was beaten up recently and they took mine . Generally you get out what you put in, how much are you wanting to spend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,656 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Astanley said: While we are on about binos ,can someone recommend an all purpose ,decent but not pricey pair ? I was beaten up recently and they took mine . Oh you poor thing. There’s a two grand pair of swaros in the post mate. You just get better 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,740 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Born Hunter said: For anyone that looks up now and again, these three are nicely grouped tonight. If the moon wasn't such a slim crescent and more full then it would likely outshine Saturn at the top there and Jupiter at the right. With normal 10x binos you should be able to see at least a couple of the Galilean moons of Jupiter and with maybe 20-40x mag you would be able to see Saturn's rings. Mars is well over to the left of these in the sky for anyone looking. Anyway, something to show the kids maybe now we're getting some clear nights... Get a life you nerd !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,502 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Greb147 said: Generally you get out what you put in, how much are you wanting to spend? If hate to spend more than £100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,502 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: Oh you poor thing. There’s a two grand pair of swaros in the post mate. You just get better Cheers ,I have pmd my address Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 Just now, Astanley said: If hate to spend more than £100 Probably better off looking at a second hand pair if you want the best quality possible for that price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,656 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: Get a life you nerd !! It pleases me that you used the correct noun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,687 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 31 minutes ago, Astanley said: While we are on about binos ,can someone recommend an all purpose ,decent but not pricey pair ? I was beaten up recently and they took mine . Some say that terrier still hasn't got it's bark back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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