Steve2012

Hi everyone Just had a quick look at her and I think she is dimming not as bright tonight and tail faintish in binoculars But still worth looking at for me she really was a wonderful sight Steve

11.00 pm Second night got her with the binoculars I can just make out the bright nucleus with a great tail The neighbors were out all girls so I offered to show them a marvelous astronomical site the comet they all loved seeing her They said she was awesome Steve

I'm only asking because does anyone know roughly how big is the nucleus is and how many millions of miles her tail is? Steve

Was up early this morning 3.00am and Jupiter and Saturn were disappearing from view behind the roof tops and mars shining a lovely salmon pink Sky now starting to get lighter then to the east just over the neighbors roof Venus so bright I mean bright she looked huge such a great view Steve

Saw Jupiter and Saturn over the gas holder station through the binoculars very nice that was about 11.30pm Steve

I did it I found her just now 11.00 pm from home I am so made up I'm chuffed she is brilliant in binoculars I could see the nucleus and tail I didn't think I was going to see it but wow I might go to Shirley hills we have a great n/be view but will just nip out once more Steve

Hi everyone I'm still waiting to glimpse the comet but all your photos and notes on what you have seen have been great to read some absolutely cracking shots folks And funny one self portrait man fab well done everyone who has seen her I am sure my time will come Steve

Been up since 2.45 was clear then dreaded cloud 3.38 cloud seems to have patches maybe I Will see it I'll let you know later. Steve

Hi everyone guess we have everything crossed so we all get to see her I'll be up with my binoculars and tea my last comet was way back Hale bopp 1997 Let's hope those of us up soon are rewarded Best of luck Steve

Same here Venus and mercury in my celestron skymaster 15x70 ler what a sight slim cresent Venus wow So pleased Steve

Also welcome to the forum

Hi everyone I'm in bortle class 7 Steve

Just standing in garden looking towards IKEA chimney's Venus and moon looking magical with sky sort off turning darker but still a little light Hanging on Steve

Good morning Harvey Another big welcome to you and your children it's a great forum this with loads of advice hope you enjoy it here with us Steve

Hi everyone just had my first real view of Venus in my celestron nexstar 8se wow I could see a cresent like the moon has It was just fantastic I'm still getting use to the scope I'm not tec minded but I manage in the end but I must say what a wonderful jewel in the sky. Steve

Cracking photos guys I was up this morning 5.00am just. Looking at them with the gasometer in view rather nice Steve

Hi Martin and welcome to the forum like me I'm new as well I have been lucky as I have seen Jupiter Venus last year saw the transit of mercury pass the sun Fantastic I have also see the red planet Mars only through binoculars my favourite is Saturn so beautiful hanging there all we really see are clouds Some belts you have to be patient at the telescope the eye has to focus to and be amazed but it has taken me a long time to view And I'm still learning

Thanks chaps Timebandit I have turn left at Orion good book I have found it a must . Rwilkey thanks for your input it gives a fantastic view Steve

Last night managed to see Venus and Neptune through my binoculars so I was chuffed 1st time ever seeing Neptune If clear later will get scope setup to see both . Steve

Hi guys Thought it was time to list my setup Celestron nexstar 8se with computer hand control Nexstar 8se dew shield Celestron 8-24mm zoom eyepiece Explore scientific 52dec 30mm ler eyepiece Seymour solar filter for 8inch scope Explore scientific X2 Barlow Meade colour filter set Meade moon filter Skywatcher 7amp power tank

Hi all A big thank you to all for welcoming me Steve

Many thanks ruud

Good afternoon Hi to you all I'm Steve I live in Croydon not new to astronomy been interested in it for over 45 years