I love waking up Early !

[gaa_ian (Ian)]

While waking up an hour before the morning alarm might annoy some, for this happy little astronomer it is a bonus !
Enough time for some morning exersize, then wheel the dob out for some early morning views of Jupiter & the 26ish day old moon.
With the still morning air the finer points of Jupiter's banding & spots jump into view.
On the moon the view of Achistarus & Schroters valley in breathtaking, with it being clearly lit on one side of the valley & in shadow on the other !
It would be so good to talk a moonwalk along this huge valley
(Attached photo is one taken some time ago)
The region around Schickard is also very interesting with its intersecting craters & craterlets.
A great start to the day

[rmcpb (Rob)]

Yep, it was nice this morning to look out and see the moon with the clouds clearing. Not that I am complaining about the beautiful rain we have had lately but its nice to see the moon

[RB (Andrew)]

Good-onya Ian, sounds like it was a great time for observing.
I love early mornings.

[ving (David)]

early mornings?
sickos!

[gaa_ian (Ian)]

Come up Ving ! you know you want to ..... 4 am is such a great time of the morning

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Vingboy, It's easier if you stay up all night, then you don't have to get out of bed.

NIce report Ian.

[ving (David)]

sorry guys, but sleep is my friend

[erick (Eric)]

I'm up on the Highlands, near Mittagong. Clear night last night. Lovely viewing. So I bounced up briefly at 4:30 to see the crescent moon and the "Emu" which I hadn't seen before. I'll spend more time one of the next mornings with the 20x80s I've brought with me. Sleep? Who needs it!

[leon]

There is nothing better than an early morning, to see the sun rise, do it evey day, just because i can,

Cheers Leon

[gaa_ian (Ian)]

Thanks Nettie, it was an inspiring morning