2006-09-28 08:40:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
get a doubler lens and a 4mm lens for it. then i think you could.
2006-09-28 08:42:21 · answer #1 · answered by seanachie60 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Neither should be a problem, although the image may be smaller than you expect.
Saturn can look like an oval even in steadily held binoculars; it doesn't take a lot to start to see the rings.
The 2 most prominent bands of Jupiter are definitely visible in a 70mm scope. At low powers the image might be so bright that they get washed out, but 70-100x magnification should give a plenty good view with a 70mm scope.
The brightest moon of Saturn will be visible, as will the 4 "Galilean" moons of Jupiter.
Unfortunately, neither Saturn nor Jupiter is especially well placed right now for evening observation. You'll have to be patient. Check out the book "Turn Left At Orion" by Consalmagno and Davis for things to look for with a small scope.
2006-09-28 08:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by Zhimbo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen a 70mm reflector. A 70mm refractor or 700 mm reflector maybe. But, you can see both those things with a 60mm refractor just fine.
2006-09-28 11:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be possible.
I had the privilege of using my friend's 12-inch Cassegrain to see the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy into Jupiter. It was spectacular; judging by the size of the Great Red Spot there were three or four visible impact craters punching through the clouds, each of which were roughly the size of planet Earth. Wow!
2006-09-28 09:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show off I wish I had a 70mm reflector scope dude !
2006-09-28 08:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by zen2bop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure ya can. yet Light Polution will have an adverse affect on any apparatus. Best to find a remote area that is some distance from large sources of electric lights, cities,towns,freeways.
I have viewed many an object on a Boat at sea with the smallest of devices.
2006-09-28 08:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
70mm aperture is more than enough, you can see the rings from as little as 25-30xmag. obviously, the bigger the aperture, the more light enters the scope, and the clearer the image is. so bigger is better
2006-09-28 08:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to see the bands, but not the rings, it will also depend on what magnification eyepiece you use. BTW, Patrick Moore has often said for a good scope you need an aperture of at least 4 ins(100mm) or more.
2006-09-28 08:49:35 · answer #8 · answered by colin.christie 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
With a boost. Go to you local camera or telescope store and check with them. You will just be in awe with what you will see! Have fun!
2006-09-28 08:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by Hope E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you take the cover off the len's.
2006-09-30 22:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋