It is a WOW

[Brian W]

In a few months I will be turning 60. But tonight, after 3 + years of waiting I plainly saw the Cassini Division. At 200x there was a big bold black separator on both sides of Jupiter and it was an 'oh wow'.

I also managed to grab Rhea, Tethys, Titan and Dione.

For the first time in a long time it was dark, clear and stable so I was also able to see NGC 3199 with direct vision and no filter at 44x.

It is just so sweet to be under clear skies again.... even if only for 2 hours.
Brian :D

[barx1963]

Well done on seeing the Cassini division on Jupiter!!:rofl::rofl:Thats definitely a first!

[Brian W]

hmmmm perhaps I should have waited till I was a little more awake and a little less excited?

Brian :confused2:

[asimov]

Onya Brian! :lol:;) Ah, the good ol' sleep deprivation has a lot to answer for, yes? :)

Glad you had a good night though! :thumbsup:

[Liz]

Well done Brian. :thumbsup: Will try this weekend. :)

[Brian W]

Thats it sleep deprivation, or just brain malfunction :rofl:


Nevertheless it was a fun night. Dark clear stable even managed to see with direct vision at 44x NGC 3199.

It was a swaying mist of luminosity.

Brian

[Brian W]

If you have a clear and stable night it should not be a problem. The rings have really opened up.

Brian