16/4/12 Spectacular Galaxy Night!

[barx1963]

Well finally a really nice night here in Colac. Still, clear, no smoke!
Galaxies galore for the taking. Will publish a full list later but easily the best views of Cenraurus A and M83 I have ever seen, and that includes from Snake Valley!
The arms in M83 were clear and the overall galaxy was much larger than I have ever seen even in the 17mm Ethos at 88x. Cent A had clear dark lanes weaving in and out and again the faint outer halo was clear to see.

Shame I had to come in!

Malcolm

[mozzie]

sound like a nice night was had !!!!!!!!!

i had a galaxy night planned myself for last weekend but alas the weather and it's here all week lets hope it clears for this weekend....look forward to your report malcolm...

[pgc hunter]

Sounds good Malcolm. Glad the DSE weren't doing their stupid forestry arson for once. If it's not clouds, it's always something else. After 3 days of horrendous bad luck with the weather, I'm getting keen on finally getting out tonight for some galaxy observation. Looking forward to the full report.

[Paddy]

Can't remember the last half way decent galaxy night so it's great to hear you had such a good one Malcolm. Looking forward to the report.