vesper

Ray, Were those images you took of the moon and Jupiter taken with the skywatcher or a different scope? Or did you even take them. I'm sorry if I'm hugely wrong or stupid, but those pictures are exiting. I've never actually looked through a telescope you see, and I'm getting a skywatcher soon, and if the views were anything like that I would be extatic! :)

on the 15th the skies were so clear in Yorkshire. I was so happy because I was staying with my nan and her back garden, (my stargazing sanctuary) is so much better than mine. I was stargazing till about three in the morning, and the skies just got better and better. my brother decided he would come outside at around half eleven, and spot at least 6 shooting stars he said, and possibly a late persied. I was so annoyed because I only saw about 3 average shooting stars. my brother then later decided to rob my binoculars and left me with the paper planisphere, and not the plastic one. I'm sure you all know that paper planispheres don't seem to last long when the dew gets to them. he then got bored and left me the planisphere and my binoculars. i was really pleased about how bright everything and i really wished that i had a new telescope,(it broke, i blame my brother.) all in all it was a great night, minus the whole interruption and missing telescope thing.

Can I just ask, what is everyone's favourite star, and why? Feel free to include planets and constellations e.c.t... I was just wondering. My favourite planet is probably Venus, because it's so beautiful and I always know where she is. And star to be Sirius or Vega, because their so bright! :)

It just isn't the same when your not there. Next year I'm moving, I swear. :)

Was any body else disappointed with the weather in the uk tonight? It was soooo cloudy and i didn't see one persied! :(