Faint NGC / Messier objects are quite tricky to find in areas heavily polluted by light. I would recommend using filters since many have said that it helped. Unfortunately, I have never used any since there is no light pollution where I am. Unfortunately, there is not much where I am,...

Isabelle

Making me jealous Isabelle, hopefully we will resolve issue with light when we hopefully move to Oz later this year. Otherwise many nights in the car ahead.

Well, I teach in a small isolated community in northern Quebec. Polar bears are 2 km away on the Bay. There is little here but snow and cold. -47 cold enough for you (but not today)? My stargazing days come equipped with frostbite but yes,.. I do have clear skies though!

I guess there are pros and cons to where I am.

I wish you clear nights ahead even if this means being in the car.

Isabelle

Polar bears probably better company than some people here in uk Isabelle but not sure about those temperatures, hopefully Oz will allow for dark and warmer nights

The colder nights bring very stable skies in our region and complete invisibility. So I'll take the cold over the warmth. Furthermore, there's always the northern lights!

Take care Patrick and I wish you clear skies

Isabelle

Couds, clouds, clouds slow week, oh and thunder for a bit of variety

I've had clouds all week as well. I saw that there might be an opening tomorrow night but I won't catch my breath. :(

Isabelle

Committed to buy a lx200 10" with loads of kit, 3 years o.d and well looked after. Pick up next Friday so me and my boy excited. Hopefully more than just White dots from there on in.