Very clear sky at home tonight following some rain and sleet this afternoon. There was already a thick icy frost on the cars by 6 o'clock!

Went out in the back garden with my Revelation 15x70's to see if I could bag a couple more messier objects.

Got two open clusters M34 & M35. They were both clearly visible in the bins. I could also just make out M34 visually. Verified both objects by comparing with pictures in 'Deep Sky Companions: The Messier Object' by O'Meara. Both lovely objects that I will definately return to with a scope when I have more time.

Although I only had an hour or so free to pop out and look I'm glad I did. Just goes to show - you have to take every opportunity when conditions are good.