BRADLEY 1953

Stunning images Neil.

Wow, that second image is superb.

Yet another really nice image Paul, a lunation I rarely observe.

Great observations, backed up by lovely images and the usual fine illustrations by Mike. I also took the opportunity to view the evening terminator at much the same time, on this occasion with my Celestron 70mm Travelscope, even a low power view was rewarding. Petavius is one of my favourite craters.

Beautiful image.

That is a cracking sketch, really lovely. Thanks for posting.

Thank you Paul, great report. The "beast" is currently resting awaiting another opportunity to show its prowess. Cheers Chris.

That is a particularly impressive image of Copernicus and the nearby mountain range. Well done.

Yes, I agree, seeing was surprisingly steady tonight and great details on view. I had a wonderful tour of the morning terminator through my 130mm APO, Copernicus nearby truly outstanding. Happy new year to everyone (belated).

Very nice grouping Paul. Totally cloudy here for last few days.

I shall probably never manage to see it myself, so really lovely images to view. Thanks

Hi Paul, a great report, sounds quite exciting. No chance of seeing anything down here at Knowles Mill, but it was mostly cloudy anyway. ps. nice image of the legendary "hairy beast of Howarth" ! Cheers Chris.

A lovely moonscape, feels like you are actually standing there.

Yes, a lovely well balanced image.

Quality images, saturn is particularly impressive.

Very nice clean images indeed.

Lovely renditions, well done.

Lovely image. I was observing saturn at the same time and the seeing was rubbish !

Amazing video as always.

Yes, I fear the Perseids are no more! They have certainly declined massively in the last few years, the last decent showing was some 10 years ago or more. I have been observing this shower since the 1960's, and during the following decades rates remained high. Indeed, in the 1970's, members of the Kidderminster Astronomical Society, of which I was chairman for several years, recorded over 600 Perseids in one memorable watch over some 5 hours. Compare this with 2021. When, under largely clear skies in a suitable rural location I recorded just 16 Perseids in two hours on August 12th, and likewise the following night August 12th/13th, (during the predicted maximum) I observed only 16 meteors. Well at least we still have the Geminids. Keep looking up. Chris.

Hi Paul, judging by your sketch there must have been a great amount of detail on view. Cheers Chris.

Brilliant, well worth waiting for.

Some very nice images Paul. I was almost totally clouded out here, but did manage a few brief glimpses from behind the clouds. Cheers chris.

Very nice sketch, well done.

Great work.