The kingdom of aperture...

[alocky]

Not sure what the collective noun for large Dobs is, but here's a trio hunting through the galaxies of Hydra. Two Obsessions and a Webster, and all of us grateful for some clear and dark skies after an unusually cloudy spell.

[RickS]

I remember when we used to have nights like that. Seems like a long time since the last one.

[PeterM]

Ahhh the good ole days......

[gary]

Great stuff Andrew!

How far out of Perth are you to get skies like this?

Best regards

Gary

[Regulus]

I think you had it: An aperture of Dobs.
Looks like a nice night out.

Trev

[sn1987a]

First rule of Dob club......! :D

[RobF]

Wahhhhhh!!!!!! :tasdevil:
B clouds.

Looks a fantastic night.

[alocky]

Hi Gary, that site is about 70km to the east. It's not perfectly dark as the light dome from Perth kills anything below 45 degrees to the west.


Cheers Trev, an aperture it is!

[Mighty_oz]

They look awesome :) Love to join you guys sometime, as my scope is sitting in the back of my van, need to save up for a trailer so I can do this as well.
Is that past chidlow area ?

Marcus

[jenchris]

Since they look like mortars, I'd suggest a ' battery' of dobs.
Great shot

[alocky]

Hi Marcus, it's a fairly ad-hoc thing, but we're heading out again tonight if you pm me I can send details on how to get there.

[Mighty_oz]

We had a great night, nice to meet the both of you :) Wonderful views as well.
Glad you got to see the supernova !

Marcus.