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Old 21-Nov-2006, 14:30
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My GF bought me one for my Birthday just like this one http://tinyurl.com/yhdqfw Apart from looking at the Moon i find it really hard to view or find anything else. I got an Astronamy book but its pretty indepth and im struggling. I really wanna look at Saturn but dont know how

if you get yoruself a planisphere 5.99 or 7.99 depending on size from most bookshops, you can in the top disc see everything they show you, which is easier than a book anyway.
On the back of the disc is a chart which shows you where to find the planets. it even has the ecliptic path drawn on in dotted lines and if you know where that is, you can find all planets just above or below just like the moon goes...
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Old 21-Nov-2006, 15:48
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Well worth a look in here 4D http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/o...nd/index.shtml
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Old 22-Nov-2006, 13:55
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Can you reccomend any 10 x 50 or 12 x 60 binos?
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Old 22-Nov-2006, 14:19
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10 x 50's are best... most makes be ok
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Old 22-Nov-2006, 14:24
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Jasper Ive been using this company for all my optics, as well as servicing their boiler. 4D
http://www.opticron.co.uk/
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Old 22-Nov-2006, 15:43
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why 10 x 50 rather than 12 x 60 or 15 x 70?

http://www.celestron.uk.com/catalogu...egoryID=3 876

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Old 22-Nov-2006, 16:01
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Because holding the bino's steady is near impossible with 12 /15X unless on a firm tripod. 4D
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Old 22-Nov-2006, 16:09
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Cheers,mate
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