A couple of nights ago I noticed Jupiter shining big and bright almost overhead and decided to try catching nearby Uranus in my 7x50's. It was a bit smokey but I was able to sketch the starfield just east of Jupiter and caught Uranus visible with averted vision. Tonight it was cold and clear and I caught Uranus and nearby mag 5 and 6 stars easily with direct vision. There was just a hint of blue to Uranus. Here is a sketch I made on 4 Dec 2010. Tonight's view was virtually the same except a bit brighter due to better seeing.
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