What do I need to bring Saturn to me?

I have been using my 10" Hardin DSH for about a month now, and took it out just now to spot Saturn. I couldn't see anything that resembled Saturn. Seriously. I'm using the 9mm plossl. Do I need one of those 2x Barlow lenses to bring it closer to me?

And Oh My God. Scope's were not built for women. I seriously think they should come with right angle view finder's.

Here is a map of the sky looking east right now. Castor and Pollux (in Gemini) will point you right to Saturn.

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A big honkin' tractor beam, Scotty.

Randy

Sarah,

I think you might be better off going with an lower power eyepiece until you have found saturn. Go with the wider field of view to help you find it. Keep at it, you'll find it.

Matthew
http://www.deerrunobservatory.com/
"Where all the stars come out at night"

Hello Sarah,

First, follow the instructions these fellows have offered you, and you will find Saturn with little trouble. Second, you might consider a 1x finder like Rigel or Telrad, which will make searching for it easier. Also, Orion sells right-angle finders that are not bad for the money; call to make sure it will fit in the base of the finder that was supplied with your scope. Good luck and have fun!

Best wishes,

Walter