King Of The Gods

[Lismore Bloke]

Who caught Jupiter last night?
One of the best views I have had for a long time.
The 6mm Orthoscopic (240X) came in handy,
showing excellent detail.
The seeing just got steadier as the night progressed.

[Ric]

Nothing for me unfortunately, completely clouded out down this way.

But I suspect there is good viewing on the way though.

Cheers

[GrahamL]

Got cloudy down on the coast so i gave up .:)
what vintage is your astro optical mirror?

[Lismore Bloke]

I would have to try and dig out some old Astro Optical catalogues
to find out its exact age.
Late seventies or early eighties, maybe. I had it when Halley revisited and supernova 1987A blew up.

I haven't used the old home made beastie for a long time, but when viewing conditions like last night come along I am glad of the home made equatorial mount. Even if the motor drive isn't very good, it sure as hell beats pushing an alt-az around at high power.