stolenfeather

Remarkable!

Isabelle

Our skies look good right now but at -37 degrees Celsius,.. I think I'll remain indoors!

Isabelle

The rain gave you a start but you made it back out there again for a great sight of Saturn! I have to say,.. any sight of Saturn is a great sight so am looking forward to seeing it when it comes out earlier in the evening. I'm afraid that for a backyard astronomer,... I can't stay up too late!

Isabelle

That's great! I'm assuming that our ringed neighbour doesn't come out and play till much later in the evening. I was thinking of keeping my eyes open for it at the end of the month.

Isabelle

I know but my bug will not be as devastating as yours since I'm not looking to purchasing more equipment. Furthermore, with a dob,.. pictures aren't the best use of the scope! I'll remain a visual stargazer for now. Maybe one day, I'll look for something different. Let's see, I'll start by capturing all those Messier objects first!

Isabelle

Good luck tonight It looks like the clouds are rolling in around my region. :(

Yeah! It's hard for me to obtain tools where I am since I teach in a very isolated community. The nearest town with stores is an eight hour drive away!

Isabelle

Aha! Now I see where your new profile picture was taking from! Wonderful pictures Pat! The one of the moon really blows my mind!

Isabelle

Thank you for this profound posting Adrian. It is true that in our everyday lives we sometimes take for granted the marvels around us. How they are connected,.. how we are so small amidst all that has been "brewing" for so many years, our mind can't even comprehend the immensity of the number.

Isabelle

Hi there! Sorry I have not come around till now. I'm happy that you find such a considerable difference with your Dob. Any improvement is a good one!

I think you should get a bigger scope if you are really serious about deep space objects, something with bigger light capturing abilities.

Isabelle

hasn't it been great to see the three together like this this week? They are like the reigning trio out there! Great picture!

Isabelle

Congratulations on the news of the little one coming!

Isabelle

Thanks for coming by Pat and yes hubby and I are doing fine!

Yes, finding the Rosette nebula with that much light pollution would be impossible.

Sounds like you had a very productive night!

Isabelle

I have been reading that the Rosette Nebula is indeed hard to find. It calls for some extremely dark skies.

I'm happy that your weather is cooperating and that you are getting lovely views. Tonight, the mercury is reaching -38. I have decided to remain indoors since frostbite is not my friend. Once again, thank you for your ongoing encouragement George.

Isabelle

Great image. We can actually see the "moon shadow" and the brilliancy of Venus! Tonight the two should be even closer. Are you going to give it another try? I was thinking of doing this myself but the clouds have rolled in. :(

Isabelle

Amazing, simply amazing picture!

Isabelle

Venus is the first planet I ever took a picture of upon receiving my scope 3 years ago. I was elated since I had no idea that I could take a picture like that! Thank you for your encouragement and I hope you get clear skies soon!

Isabelle

Very nice!

Isabelle

Sorry, I could never see it since my Internet provider has been slow of late. I will try again later.

Isabelle

I'm sorry that your health has taken a downward turn with this flare up of arthritis. I hope you can take advantage of the clear skies once again soon.

Isabelle

Seeing colour (if you see it) is the best one can do with Uranus. Like locating an asteroid,.. it's simply the fun of the "chase".

Isabelle

An orange tear drop with a white top,... I would pay good money to see that! once again, I shall be patient!

Isabelle

It's all a question of "good seeing" isn't it? I was unable to go that night due to clouds. I'm sorry that you couldn't see Uranus but I have to say that even with high magnification,.. it is unimpressive. I found it and it was nice to know that I had "captured" it. It is quite difficult but don't give up!

Isabelle

and then there are nights you look at exactly the same thing you have seen a zillion times and there is a slight difference. Call it an atmospheric jolt of good seeing bu it happens. Like you, I do come inside utterly frustrated of not finding "that one thing" but,... I always return.

Isabelle