Observing Session - Tonight (10th May) from 8:15

[Mike]

(as Mick has forgotten again  )


Don't forget....

Observing Session - Tonight (10th May) from 8:15

Forecast looks promising.

[HarryF]

I'm looking forward to it.
I loaded up all my scopes into my car last night ready to bring them along.
I can also bring some good binoculars with me too if anyone needs them.

[Mike]

Look forward to meeting you Harry.

[mickw]

Didn't forget, wasn't home yet


See everyone later

[Mike]

Bit late the day of the session

[MarkS]

Couldn't make observing evening but I got the C11 and webcam out for some lunar/Saturn imaging because Skippy Sky had a fantastic seeing forecast and Meteoblue's was pretty good.

I ended up very disappointed but I did see a wonderful spiky shadow extending exactly halfway across crater Archimedes.

Mark

[JohnP]

I tested out the OAG on a DSO last night - it worked a dream - 20min subs no problem - in fact Ithink I am now in a position where I can integrate for as long as I want.. no longer limited by flexure/ movement.

You are right though Mark seeing was very poor - the m101 subs were very poor (although stars nice & round) - moon didn't help but at least I know all the kit works now. Will post results later.

John

[Mike]

The sky wasn't very transparent last night plus the moon didn't help.

Despite that we went up to the field last night and there were about 6 scopes set up looking at various things. There were about 15 of us last night. I haven't seen so many people at an Obs. Session for a long time.

[mickw]

The moon was a bit spectacular last night, and we had some nice kit to play with  

[HarryF]

Thanks to everyone that helped me get my scope set up, especially Robert.
We got some absolutely brilliant views of the moon as well as Saturn.

It's a pity that I missed the Iridium flare though, I was too busy making sure I had packed everything away.

I definitely want to go to a DSC now, although I'm not sure I can make the next one.