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Note Shadow of disc on the ring system. Crepe Ring was easily seen. Ring A was a darker colour than ring B. Some nice colouring was seen in the equatoral region.
Observation with 216mm Newtonian at X216 Magification.
SATURN In September 1997.
Note shadow of rings on the disc South and North polar hoods are very dusky, with a hint of a very pale North temperate Belt. Both rings A & B similar in colour.
Observation with 216mm Newtonian at 216 Magification.
