Best viewing conditions for over three years

[hotspur]

wanted to see what the first star that appears at solstance this week,Monday-Sirus at 5.23 pm,today was 5.22 pm.I wanted to briefly check alignment of mount-as had a tune up on weekend,all went well.Thought I'd have a little look around-well 5 hours later:shrug: (my tea's a bit cold)-but was worth it-best views through my refractor for over three years-so clear and steady,all the objects looked so polished-5139,3372,4755 etc etc-it was just too good to come inside.

I also wanted to briefly test my new brazier made with two truck tyre rims welded and middles cut out,well test went well=just used ten heat beads and some charcol-save money on heat beads.

Here is a few images of brazier and my view of northern stars from my yard.

[DavidTrap]

Nice self portraits Chris.

I'm almost surprised that you had such good conditions - its been rather "moist" at Leyburn the last few times I've been there. Was rather foggy in Brisbane this morning. Fingers crossed, things might be changing for the better.

DT

[jjjnettie]

We've had a wonderful stretch of weather haven't we.
The dew though has been awful. So heavy I can hear it dripping off the roof and down the down pipes.