I have seen many satellites but have yet to follow one successfully with the scope. Like you, it happened that a meteorite blazed by my line of sight. What a fireball it was. I nearly fell out of my astro-chair! I couldn't help myself but actually cried at it's beauty and my unbelievable luck! :D

How many times does this happen that a meteorite falls EXACTLY where you are looking at with a scope? Yeah,... We were both really lucky and I doubt it will happen again. One question,.. Did you play the lottery that night? :rolleyes:

Isabelle

Hi Isabelle,

Unfortunately, I didn't play the lottery that night, I missed out there.

On the other hand, the solar film has arrived, so I can now make a solar filter, that should make up for it.

I also managed to get a Hawke 10x50 minocular for £55 with a small tripod yesterday, so I shall also have more fun tracking fast objects.

Thanks for your kind comments on my Arcturus image.

Neil

Acquiring new equipment feels like Christmas for a 5 year old doesn't it? I'm still waiting for my new telescope (one that is portable enough to go wilderness camping with), a new Barlow and my laser collimator.

Christmas will soon be here for me as well,..

Isabelle