I just took a look at Mars. Could barely make out a tiny polar cap and nothing else on the planet. Last week there were dark markings visible, so, yes the dust storm is in full swing. bummer for seeing any detail. Lets hope it subsides soon
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Wow. Sounds like a cool sight.
Georgy303
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June 29, 2018
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It is, last night was more of the same bland disk. O well, there is always Jupiter and Saturn to look at.
Look up a local astronomy club, they'll have star parties once in a while and are open to the public so you can see for yourself
So sad. Bad timing...but there Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn are up!
AstroLou
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June 23, 2018
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Yup, I had a look at Jupiter through the 8 in. a few nights ago that was the best I have ever had. Much delicate detail. We are under a "high" here in the SW so the air around midnight was very still.
8 in. F/7 Newtonian reflector on a dobsonian mount. The scope's almost 40 years old. Has a coulter mirror and I assembled the scope around the mirror.
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