What should I be able to see tonight?

[Coastliner]

Hi,

Is there  a web site I can go to that will let me know what I should expect to see given my date/time/location information?  I would be particularly interested in the Messier objects, with Telrad info as well.

Thanks,

Neil.

[ronin]

Think there are a lot of them, just finding the one that est suits is the problem.

This one is more aimed at a Messier Marathon night:

http://members.shaw.ca/rlmcnish/darksky/messierplanner.htm

[Floater]

Try here:

http://tonightssky.com/MainPage.php

or here:

http://www.univers-astronomie.fr/generateur-soiree/

The second one is in French so your location has to be Royaume-Uni and be careful to enter your coordinates exactly.

[Coastliner]

Thanks both, these look ideal.

[graemlourens]

I think http://www.astroplanner.net/ is absolutely amazing.

It lets you pretty much filter to your specific needs, lets you frame & plan.

It takes a while to get used to the UI, but when you've got it, its a loyal companion.

Regards, Graem

[Coastliner]

Thanks Graem, do you use the free version or have you paid for any extras?

[graemlourens]

I have used the free-Version and have not been limited by anything i required

[BobSki]

I can answer that.......

Clouds, strong wind and rain.

[Coastliner]

Clouds, wind, rain - you're right, maybe I should have qualified it a bit!

Graem, I feel a download may be in order tonight...

[astrofox]

Try and download "Carte de Ciel" it will show you the night sky in great detail, plus if you fiddle with the date it will show you what is to come. Plus its free.