[AZ-Observing] Re: Saturn
- From: PHXJeff@xxxxxxx
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 19:13:42 EST
Just finished watching the occultation from my backyard in west Phoenix
using a C-8 and 26 mm Plossl. I tried higher power, but the image became
much worse. I also tried a variety of filters. the only one that seemed
to not hurt was a red #25. The image of Saturn varied from near washout
to very sharp for moments. The total time for the occultation appeared to
be about 2 minutes (not timed precisely).
Love these events. It reminds me of the Mercury transition a few years
ago. Most people have no idea these things are happening and can be seen
with modest equipment in a backyard.
Jeff
Jeff Hopkins
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