Yes, I was really thrilled when I saw this alignment. I've been away over the weekend, no internet access, and I really wanted to post the observation. Took my 20x80s and tripod with me. I was in Queenscliff which, from a light pollution map, was reported as not too bad. Weather forecast was not good, but when I looked out 11pm Friday night - the sky was full of stars. Found a place behind buildings away from direct street and house lights and had a great few hours. Then, last night, clear patches of sky were seen after about 8pm so, outside again for an hour and a half before it clouded over considerably and kept spitting rain.
Once Jupiter was clear, I said, Wow, lovely arrangement of moons - a gorgeous arc away from the planet. Well done, Rob, for getting an image. I'm glad others saw it as well.
I only had the Jupiter moon chart in my latest Sky and Telescope to work from late last night, but I was able to name them and now agree with the order Rob has given. So no need to fire up the software now!
I was also thrilled with my few hours viewing - not very dark skies, but I kept practicing locating Centaurus A, the Sombrero and tried to find the Leo Triplet. First one obvious, second was "sort-off" with averted imagination and maybe one of the triplet. Also located some other open clusters I've recently learned about through these pages and the magazines, eg 3293. Looking forward to the next opportunity to use the scope.
Also caught the crescent Moon and Venus between clouds last night - lovely.
