typical..

[AlexN]

Brisbane skies last night were perhaps the clearest i've seen in 3 weeks or so, alot less wind than had been around recently... light pollution seemed lower than usual also... Isn't it typical that these conditions present themselves during an 80% - 90% moon.

before the moon came up I was able to have a good hop around... spotted a few things in a bit more detail than I've been able to recently.

Eta carinae, omega cent, and the orion neb were all great views for the evening, I spotted what I think was the edge of the horsehead/flame neb region, however light pollution in the area restricts me from seeing any detail here.

I've got a astronomik 2" UHC on the way for my 30mm 80deg EP which should make the experience a bit more rewarding!

A few stray meteors last night, nothing excessively brilliant, but 5 or 6 in 5hrs viewing is nothing to sneeze at. :)

[Dennis]

Hmm, reads like you had a great time Alex. I was sound asleep, catching up with the lost hours from my previous all nighter, but I’m glad you were out there, taking care of business!

Cheers

Dennis

[AlexN]

sure was!

My 30mm 80deg in the 4x barlow I just got a few days ago give insane views of Jupiter, could see 6 bands, and detail in the 'white' bars!

Saturns rings and color are much better through this combination of EP and barlow compared to my 1.25" plossi's

although, within two months I will have accumulated enough equipment to fill a small house!

Its all part of the fun I guess.

[Matty P]

Sounds like you had a great night of viewing. :)

It is always great to have the chance to test your new equipment under pretty good conditions, isn't it?

:thumbsup:

[AlexN]

Yeah.. Just spent the whole night (after moonrise) wishing someone would go up there and paint the moon with a flat back flocking paint... For astronomers sake!!!

hah..

anyways, i'll be out under the stars again tonight no doubt...