Tonight I'm going to see Uranus for the first time.

[Arcadio]

I got the telescope ready. It will be tough with all the light pollution, but the skies will be clear and crisp. I've seen all the planets except for Uranus and Neptune. In theory, Neptune can be seen tonight as well, but I'll just put all my effort into spotting Uranus.

 

[ImpulsE69]

How strong of a telescope? I might have to dig mine out. I haven't seen either of those either.

 

[Arcadio]

How strong of a telescope? I might have to dig mine out. I haven't seen either of those either.

Orion XT8. I would say you need at least 6 inches of aperture.

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

I'm too sophisticated to see any humor in this title.

 

[Mixolydian]

I'm too sophisticated to see any humor in this title.

I'm not. :awe:

 

[Crono]

Stop looking at me all creepily with your A Clockwork Orange avatar, OP. D:

 

[SKORPI0]

http://www.nakedeyeplanets.com/uranus.htm

Star map showing the path of Uranus against the background stars of Aquarius and Pisces from June 2006 to January 2019. Positions are marked for each opposition date and selectively for Eastern and Western stationary points.

 

[T9D]

Uranus and a big telescope, sounds painful. Well if you never get to see Uranus I'll show you my anus.

 

[master_shake_]

I'll make sure its clean

 

[Coulrophobia]

Not without buying me a few drinks first!

 

[highland145]

Exit only.

 

[ultimatebob]

Dammit, I knew that I should have worn a robe tonight.

 

[Printer Bandit]

how can a telescope allow you to see that far? what kind of black magic is that?

 

[Fritzo]

Man, you shave once and now everyone wants a look.

 

[sportage]

Aw, reminds me of my first high school film production, Up Uranus.
No, not porn. A star Trek satire.

 

[Iron Woode]

:awe:

 

[alzan]

Orion XT8. I would say you need at least 6 inches of aperture.

Obligatory <Six inches of aperture would be quite uncomfortable>

Good luck OP, astronomy rocks (pun intended)

 

[Kushina]

So are many other people, tis the night to see. It is a friday.

 

[Iron Woode]

my telescope is only good enough to see Saturn.

 

[Arcadio]

Success! It took me about 40 minutes to find the damn thing, but I finally enjoyed my first view of Uranus! It was difficult to make out any details, but I could definitely see the spherical shape and some of its wonderful color. I'm definitely going to do this again this week.

 

[BUTCH1]

Geez, you'd think the hemorrhoids would make you look away!

 

[DrDoug]

Please let me know if you see anything wrong with it. :biggrin:

 

[sportage]

Don't get too carried away with Uranus.
I prefer the Big Dipper.

 

[sportage]

my telescope is only good enough to see Saturn.

Binoculars are plenty good enough for that.
You can tell the oval shape (the rings) and bright yellow tint.

 

[Paratus]

Hope you didn't store your
Solo shot of
Uranus in
iCloud!

I understand haxxors like those kind of pictures. :sneaky: