Direction needed

I am new to astronomy and have recently purchased a 130mm f7.7 Newtonian. I
have enjoyed looking at Mars and the moon was fantastic. Am I correct in
understanding that Saturn and Jupiter will not be visible until late
December this year/next year? If so what's currently visible with my scope?

Hi

You need to download some star chart software to help you identify and
locate targets. I can recommend cartes du ceil as its free and very good.
There is a link from the links page on my web site.

Some ideas for targets are the double cluster, Andromeda galaxy, M13, M27,
double stars etc.... the list goes on...

Alistair
http://www.geocities.com/the_150mm_reflector


"Robert Summerfield" wrote in message
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I am new to astronomy and have recently purchased a 130mm f7.7 Newtonian.
I
have enjoyed looking at Mars and the moon was fantastic. Am I correct in
understanding that Saturn and Jupiter will not be visible until late
December this year/next year? If so what's currently visible with my
scope?

Robert Summerfield wrote:
what's currently visible with my scope?

See:
http://www.astspace.demon.co.uk/nigh...lyNightSky.htm and
http://www.nightsky.org.uk/

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Stephen
http://www.astunit.com

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Robert Summerfield wrote:
what's currently visible with my scope?

See:
http://www.astspace.demon.co.uk/nigh...lyNightSky.htm and
http://www.nightsky.org.uk/

Wouldn't it depend where it was pointing?
I'll get me coat.
--
Craig Oldfield

Craig Oldfield wrote:
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I'll get me coat.

Nah, might stop you getting soaked/freezing to death... :-)

Best,
Stephen

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On Tue, 09 Sep 2003 14:45:26 +0100, Robert Summerfield
wrote:

I am new to astronomy and have recently purchased a 130mm f7.7 Newtonian. I
have enjoyed looking at Mars and the moon was fantastic. Am I correct in
understanding that Saturn and Jupiter will not be visible until late
December this year/next year? If so what's currently visible with my scope?

Jupiter is currently playing peek-a-boo behind the sun, and will be
visible towards the end of the year. Saturn is visible most nights
from about 01:30am ish, its in the constellation of Gemini

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"Robert Summerfield" wrote in message
.. .
I am new to astronomy and have recently purchased a 130mm f7.7 Newtonian.
I
have enjoyed looking at Mars and the moon was fantastic. Am I correct in
understanding that Saturn and Jupiter will not be visible until late
December this year/next year? If so what's currently visible with my
scope?


An other idea is to contact your local astronomical society (try searching
for 'county/town astronomical society' on Google. Most let you attend a few
times before you have to join (if you wish), and you'll get a lot of advice
and help in getting the most out of your' scope.

Clear Skies,

Will Woodvine