[wavelandscott (Scott)]

I am very happy to report that after several months (and many false starts) I was able to get my new (to me) Obsession 15 inch Dobsonian Truss Reflector out under dark skies (as dark as possible within an hours drive of New York City) about 15 minutes from my house.

I've been trying to get this fabulous scope out under the night sky but weather and my travel schedule have prevented me truly giving this machine a workout beyond that available in my backyard.

All I can say is WOW!

Granted, my now Northen Hemisphere dark sky in the NE USA is no way near the skies available in Australia but hey, I'll just have to make due.

I volunteered to help at a public viewing night so they early evening was spent on objects suitable for general viewing (moon, Jupiter, a few double stars)...I was pleased with the oohs aahs and wows that the views generated.

But after the civilians all left, it was just me, a few die hards and my scope and Argo Navis (I did not use the Servo-cat this evening)...it was a wonderful evening.

I am very pleased with the scope (mechanically) and the mirror (OMI) was breathtaking...add in the AN and a Nagler or two and viola!

It was a really fun night!