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Hi all,
Despite nagging clouds, I had a thoroughly enjoyable time last night. Thanks to Phil, Geoff (Filter), Greg, Jakob, Geoffro and a late arriving Owl for some good company.
Yes, we did get some observing in, had some good views of Jupiter, M42, Tarantula, Jewel Box, and some doubles like Adhara and Sigma Orionis. Conditions were very still, it was a shame that more of the sky was not open so we could make the most of it.
Unfortunately we did not get clear views in the direction of Comet Lemmon.
We were all very impressed with Geoffro's new set of wheels and stories about topless neighbours; Greg's newly appointed SDM was having some technical issues; Jakob polar aligned until there was complete cloud cover (D'oh!); Geoff (Filter) showed off it his new scope config with materials imported from the States and the Owl gave us an update on his medical issues.
Phil purred quietly in anticipation of receiving delivery in March of his........28 inch SDM. Hooly Dooly! More than twice the light capture of the Mary Rose, poor old Mary will be relegated to Scouts evenings, or become a very expensive (and impractical) paper weight. A 36 inch sounds alright. I think if I get it, I might call it, "Morning Glory". To be clear: no overcompensation issues going on.......
Best wishes to all!
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