I decided tonight was a night to have a break from imaging and spend it with my boys just doing visual observations. They like to help capture, but it's more fun 'seeing' stuff with them.
My son Jake was given the 12" dob and he did the searching/finding himself!
He found Tarantula, 47Tuc, Trifid, Antares, and lots of open clusters throughout Sagittarius! He was so proud of himself
The only objects I found for him were Swan & Eagle Nebs and Wild Duck Cluster.
He absolutely loved them.
The temp had dropped to minus 2 and my hands were in severe pain (I left my jacket and gloves at Leons
) and he was getting tired so we packed it in before we turned into popsicles
It was a great night and he did an excellent job finding objects!!!
During his observing session we noticed several large fireballs!!!!!!!!!!
They are still happening outside at the moment. At least one every few minutes!!! From the North. An excellent addition to a great night.
Onya Jake, you did well matey
