OMG! So much fun! I'm so happy that you did this and took your daughter to get fascinated by astronomy. My father did that for me, and I now own a telescope and love showing people the same experience!
Sooo, about Saturn's Rings; they are currently maximally positioned to face us edge-on. The next time that you will see the rings as an oval will be in 2027, and then it will get brighter progressively as the ring will get bigger - this is a 13-year cycle.
Also, fan fact: Most of the Saturn ring is only 10-30 meters thick! (In some areas it is about 150 meters... but mostly less). Imagine how amazing it is to be able to see such a thin object so far!
Also this is a nice 12" telescope, with impressive mount, and I see some nice photography gear... I also own the same model, but mine is 8", without all the fancy gear... but it is still the best portable model for live observation.
Did you look at any double stars? There are many in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ahhhh it makes sense!! I didn’t think about that 🤣🤣 it is all a matter of viewing angle 😂 cool ! I am learning a bit!!
Glad to share my little bit of knowledge :) There are many many more things to see... I hope your daughter continues to grow her passion in astronomy.
About the double stars we didnt have much time … it was super cold 🤣🤣🤣
heheh well, the cold air is actually better for observation (less air pollution)... so this is the price you got to pay 😜
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