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Originally Posted by Rodstar
Yeah, well you can't have them!
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Although there was a lot of moisture in the air last night, catching a lot of the ambient light from around our area, I enjoyed a nice session last night exploring the southern constellations of Tucana, Phoenix and Grus. 47 Tuc is always a treat, but its smaller globular neighbour NGC 362 took my particular fancy last night. I also enjoyed lots of little doubles in the aforementioned constellations, and a few wisps of galaxies, culminating with the Grus quartet. NCG 253 was a little low, but I stopped by to welcome it. Finished up with a few doubles favourites on the northern horizon: Albireo and Gamma Delphini.
All in all, a pleasant session of about 90 mins, and in bed by a decent hour.
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Sounds like a lovely session. What were the little galaxies you saw?
NGC 253 is one of my favourite binocular targets. It's quite low in the south from here, just clearing the trees on a nearby hill, so it's easier to look at with binoculars than the scope.
47 Tuc is one of my favourites from my visits to Australia, Omega Cen rules the roost in terms of size but I like 47's compact core and symmetrical appearance. I've not seen NGC 362, so that's on my observing list for my next trips.
