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Rob & Mark They are both very impressive lists of stand out points, If I am fortunate enough to see similar events I will feel privileged. If I am not mistaken I see a few similarity's in your lists, that speaks for itself that these were great events to witness. I also see that the 1999 eclipse is getting a lot of thumbs up, I dont recall that if i'm honest! Baz

Quite Ironic, No equipment at all, And yet one of your favorite astro memory's provided by the naked eye and shared with family 🙂 I have heard some great things about the sky down in Cornwall, apparently it is excellent for a bit of astronomy! Thanks John

I will hold you to that Marvin 🙂 I am hoping this year Jupiter will be higher and with a bit more experience at the eye piece i might be able to spot more detail 🙂 Baz

Afternoon all, Its been a busy old morning this morning and i haven't had time to read through the thread yet. However I am really pleased with the reaction it is recieveing so far. A big thank you to you all for sharing your great experiences in astronomy. It is very inspiring stuff. I look forward to reading through and responding asap! Regards Baz

Quite clear here this morning, very gusty though. What clouds I can see are blowing around a lot. Our of interest does a small brease improve viewing at at? I imagine heavier wind isn't to good?? Baz

So from a size perspective it's about magnification, and for more brightness that's larger aperture for light gathering. Thanks again for more useful information John. While your hear, got any astro memories you would like to share 😊

Why did I open my face hole, I went and cursed it. Thick cloud again now 😂

Let's be positive that its stays clear now all the way until tomorrow night!

No shame in that, let the tech do the work 😊 I am interested to know how big Uranus looked in a 12" scope. It's pretty small in the 8" dob maybe 3-4mm Baz

Just had a look out the window, the sky is clearing, Orion and Sirius looking great. Better late than never I guess.

We need you back in the field John giving us some friendly advice 😁

You know it's a poor sky when we can't even get a decent view of the extremely bright Venus. I am really hoping we a get a much better sky tomorrow night. regards Baz

I have had quite a few people say to me they are surprised that the SW 200p was so cheap. Then they find out about all the bits I have bough to go with it, 🤯 to be fair my setup is a fraction of the price of some of you pros on here 😂 Baz

Them there are wise words. The BST range and a rigel have really enhanced my viewing experience. baz

Hi Doug I quite agree about the double cluster. That has given some amazing viewing. Im not really sure how I prefer to view them, high mag on a localised area of stars or low mag and just take in almost the full double cluster. It's great however you view them. Stunning objects to view and fortunately fairly easy. Admire the persistence locating the GRS it is a great detail when you catch it. I think I have seen it twice. I hope to see it a bit clearer when Jupiter returns this year higher! I agree about lunar viewing, the moon is stunning and very rewarding. The detail is unreal, I was viewing the last full moon and even with a filter on it was extremely bright. Again another easy target that's full of rewards! I world like to purchase soon decent solar film and have a very careful look at the sun next! Thanks for sharing 👍 Baz

Hi SSC! And there was me thinking Saturn was going to take all the credit! Jupiter seems to have been a very enjoyable planet for a lot of us. 😊 Fair play finding Uranus as your 1st planet, I only just managed to locate it a week or so ago. It was well worth the wait though. I really enjoy watching that little Green White disc zoom through the eye piece 😊 So far my time trying to find galaxy's has been a bit unsuccessful. I am struggling with them a bit. I managed Andromeda but was a bit underwhelmed as it was a very poor white fuzz and not much else. I bet seeing spiral arms in a galaxy looks ace! I know what you mean about the wallet taking a kicking, I haven't stopped spending either. I was going to wait until pay day before I bought a new filter and my 18mm BST but my finger seemed to slip on the "buy it now" button 😁😁 Nice to hear about your enjoyable viewing at the eye piece 👍 Baz

We need to reintroduced them rules, but obviously for much different reasons 😁

Thanks AdeKing. This info is appreciated, I will certainly check out the apps! Baz

Sorry to hear about your back John. I am often having back problems myself and I find bending arround the dob causes a fair amount of pain and can be a bit of a no no. Hope you can enjoy the views with your bins. Get better soon 👍 Baz

Excellent Mark. Nice to hear you got our and cought a glimpse. I bet it is amazing. Fingers crossed for a clear sky tomorrow. Baz

Yep, Its not looking good. Grey sky and rain here. 😞 Baz

Not looking good here weather wise. Grey sky and rain. I guess I will have to hope things improve for tomorrow night 😞

Hi AdeKing That sounds like the feeling I had when I found Jupiter, As you have rightly said its that comprehension that you are seeing something until then you could only imagine. I am yet to see a shadow transit over Jupiter and have heard a few members mention that it is an amazing site. I will add this to my "things to see list" 🙂 I assume you can actually find out the times the moons are due to pass Jupiter and leave the shadow transit. Is one to plan for!

Excellent, Nice to hear that particular experience turned out well. It just goes to show the joy even a cheaper scope can bring. Saturn was also a highlight for me, There is nothing like seeing those rings for the 1st time. 🙂