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TIL my cheap telescope from the flea market could actually show Saturn's rings
I was sure the $15 scope was junk until I aimed it at Saturn last night and saw those tiny rings clear as day, which makes me wonder what other basic gear can surprise you like that?
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wesleythompson16d agoMost Upvoted
No way, that's awesome! I mean, it's wild how much you can see with just a pair of decent binoculars too. I've spotted Jupiter's moons with mine, which seems impossible until you actually do it. Makes you realize how much is up there just waiting for a quick look.
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nelson.wren15d ago
Ever tried to find the Andromeda galaxy with just binoculars?
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emmaking15d ago
Totally! A dark sky spot was the real game-changer for me (even just driving a little ways out of town). Suddenly the Milky Way went from a faint smudge to this crazy detailed band of light. It makes all the difference.
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