Any small telescope will do for a peek though about 150mm 6 inch is recommended for a good.
Telescope see saturn s rings.
Saturn s rings should be visible in even the smallest telescope at a magnification of 25 times.
Saturn s rings give it a 3d appearance more so than any other object you observe through a telescope.
Unlike jupiter and its four large galilean moons the rings of saturn are only visible in a telescope.
So the good news.
At least 50x magnification power at least a 2 76 inch 70 mm objective measurement size of the primary lens or mirror.
The rings of saturn should be visible in even the smallest telescope at 25x magnified by 25 times.
A favorite among beginners the astromaster 70az refractor offers crisp and detailed view of the celestial objects making it the best telescope to see saturn and its gorgeous rings.
The shadows of the rings against the disc of the planet make it appear as a sphere rather than a flat disc.
A good 3 inch scope at 50x magnified by 50 times can show them as a separate structure.
On conjunction evening the planets fit into the eyepiece of a spotting telescope or small telescope at low power saturn s rings and jupiter s four brightest and largest moons will be visible.
A good 3 inch scope at 50x magnification will show the rings as distinctly separate from the ball of the planet.
Choose the best time as like any other planet saturn is in constant motion.
However if you want to see the small gaps between rings it s more convenient to choose a telescope with at least 75 mm of aperture and 50x of magnification.
Even if you have an amateur telescope with the right eyepiece you may be able to see the galilean moons the bands of jupiter and saturn s rings all in one spectacular view.
Due to the huge 130mm aperture you will find it easy and rewarding to see details such as the craters on the moon or saturn s rings in all their glory.
This one of a kind instrument has everything you need to get started with an exciting astronomical journey below the night sky.
An inexpensive telescope one at least with 25x magnification should be enough to see the rings.