Mars early this morning

[asimov (John)]

After 3 weeks of clouds, last night it cleared allowing me to view the saturn/venus/mercury conjunction. Very pretty sight & it was my first view of mercury ever!

I decided to stay up & get a glimpse of mars. As usual, it was a pretty dissapointing sight, especially threw the little 4.5" reflector. Just a little orange blob. Tonight maybe good to get the 6" refractor out & have another go at mars.

[ving (David)]

I got a great view of the clouds with the conjunction last night... oh well.

as for mars, not seen yet but will soon

[fringe_dweller]

John you stayed up for mars and didnt go for your '9 planets in one night' badge !! (I have three of those)
I would remind everyone this is a unique oppurtunity to do so! and you dont have to stay up till dawn to do it either, which normally is the usual way of it!! especially those people with goto's who just have to press buttons to find Pluto - whirr click buzz - dont forget to look down at your feet for planet number 9. (i guess these days its 'imaging 9 panets in one night' badges)
Kearn

[ving (David)]

I have plenty of images of the nineth one you speak of Kearn

[fringe_dweller]

Originally Posted by ving

I have plenty of images of the nineth one you speak of Kearn

David, its my favourite one too heheh
Kearn

[asimov (John)]

I wouldn't know where to start looking for the rest of the planets Kearn...Strictly a "what's that? ok, lets look at it" kind of astronomer....cant be bothered looking fer things on charts! Maybe when I get my new APO {6" of course} on a 'wirrr-buzzz-clik'-mount! {In my DREAMS}

[fringe_dweller]

fair enough mate - your right, it is about fun first of course. i like to do the random tourist drives as well sometimes.

APO 6" with GOTO !!! you will really be joining the dark side in style John LOL!!! tell me its not true!!?
Kearn

[cahullian]

Im with you John if it looks interesting in the sky I point and have a look been getting into splitting stars and you can Blame Louie for that he he

[asimov (John)]

ok....It's not true! Maybe if I sell the 12.5" {which is for sale}

[asimov (John)]

Speaking of the 12.5".....I'm about to set her up for mars very shortly.