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2022-04-14

Condition: VG4

Location: Cabin: 44.31, -103.88

Got my new SV135 zoom lens today, 21-7mm. Even though the moon is almost full bright tonight, I took the scope out to test the new lens.

9:30PM

Target: M 40

Const: Ursa Major

RaDec: 12h23m +57°57

Scope: ST80

Setting: 60x

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Ended up seeing M40. It was barely noticeable with magnifications under 33x, had to use averted vision but could make out two distinct specks on top of one another. Once I pushed magnification to almost 60x, the double was easily seen and I almost didn't need to rely on AV.

9:45PM

Target: Moon

Scope: ST80

Setting: 32x-114x

Felt good to get out again, even if it was quick. This zoom lens is a game changer. I briefly set it loose on the moon with a glow filter and stop-down. I could see details on the moon that my stock lens missed!