What am I supposed to see......Posted By Larry Seguin |
Lawrence,
Jeff and Jon both have good advice for you. I would just add this small thought: Practise! Observing is a skill that is developed. The more time you spend looking the more you will see.That would be true on a nightly basis, where those fleeting moments of good seeing are the reward for time spent at the ep. It will also be true over time, as your eye develops the capacity for pulling fine low-contrast detail out of the planetary image. I've often had a wonderful view of Jupiter where I see multiple bands, festoons, barges, etc., then invite a friend over to the ep who only sees "a couple of belts". Keep practising, and you'll see more and more!
Jeff and Jon both have good advice for you. I would just add this small thought: Practise! Observing is a skill that is developed. The more time you spend looking the more you will see.That would be true on a nightly basis, where those fleeting moments of good seeing are the reward for time spent at the ep. It will also be true over time, as your eye develops the capacity for pulling fine low-contrast detail out of the planetary image. I've often had a wonderful view of Jupiter where I see multiple bands, festoons, barges, etc., then invite a friend over to the ep who only sees "a couple of belts". Keep practising, and you'll see more and more!
