Voyager 3

Exactly my experience from yesterday . I was using a low power of 96× with my dob .. it was quite a bit windy so my tube would vibrate few seconds and Sirius becomes a blur . The focus was highly critical - it was the difference between a star Sirius and planet Sirius. I first split Rigel with same 96× so I went ahead for Sirius . LOL my imagination made my eye see Sirius B all over the circumference of Sirius A . But Rigel B was surely there at 96× . Sirius B was a bit of rebel but will try higher mag when conditions allow . @Kon As you are using a dob without tracking , allow Sirius to move in the field . Sirius B will be on the side of movement of the star .

How are the ergonomics of the scope mounted on the mount John ? Is it a bit on the heavy side ? Finish looks awesome 👍 .

Any other recent sightings of alpine rilles ? Interesting topic !

Hi Neil , nice write up ! I've read somewhere that the VIP can't be used with 1.25" filters ( Obviously with the eyepiece ) . Is that true ? Or are there may other hacks ? 😁

John are your Tak 100 and SW 120 more alike than different ? ( In light gathering and resolving power )

Not trying to hijack this thread , but how much the performance increases from a 100mm apo to a 125mm apo ? Does that make either of these scopes redundant ?

Nice omnivorous report pixies ! I can feel your pain of not seeing cancer - for this reason I still haven't fished M44 😳 . Gotta get some clear night today I hope 🤞 .

I believed that you said Proxima Centauri A and B ... I didn't think that it wouldn't rise in your Northernly latitude 😃 ... But no worries John ! your observing reports especially double star reports are a joy to read !

Is that with your 8" dob Stu ?

LOL , I only knew that 52 Orionis was a double star and referred sky safari to get some details about that 53 and found that 53 is none other than Saiph 😉 .

With these small , bright PNs , increasing the mag helps nicely in bringing out the shells and central star as they have high surface brightness .

Did you mean 52 Orionis Jon ? 53 is Saiph at the bottom of Orion ...

No I assume 😎 .

Arch rivals.... Who came out victorious ?

But I wouldn't disturb the diversity of the planet 😀 .

Is the APM 140 SD apo in your budget/consideration ?

Exactly ! Especially I love that shadow effect .

Pls report it after accomplishing it Nik 😃.

Excellent catches and superb sketches! Congrats!

Superb report ! What bver you used Robert ?

Well it looks like this is not the case 😅 !

Bode's nebula 😉 .

It's the OP sign 🙂.

Did you try with your tak John ?

The fungus looks cool though!