My first DSO's

[PRICEMAN]

Had my Skyliner 200p for a couple of weeks and been out in the backgarden a handfull of times. Was getting a little frustrated at not finding any DSO and starhopping with the back-to-frontness of the viewfinder/scope.

Well, last night thought I would try and find M57. 5 minutes later and I found it. Very subtle and faint, like a little smoke ring but I was over the moon. So much so that I dragged the Mrs out of bed for her to have a look.

After that I thought right, whats next. Lets find M13, WOW. found it really quick and couldnt believe it. Absolutely beautiful. Was absoultey over the moon, a moment i'll never forget.

What started out as a quick 30 min session turned into a 1am session (destroyed today - up at 530 for work) I didnt even want to go in and get my coat.

The Whirlpool / cigar Galaxies continue to allude me though. Desperate to find my first galaxy.

Was telling everyone in work today and was met with the usual rolling eyes so just wanted to share with others who understand.

Bring on the winter so I dont have to wait until 11pm to get out with my scope

Leigh

[Daniel-K]

m51 the whirlpool galaxy is hard to see if you hvant got darkish skies.

well done on your find's

[hayju01]

Well Done Leigh!

Never for get my first DSO, mind you it was only 4 weeks ago

[david o]

Nice one Leigh !

I think it gets us all like that

[Adz]

Yep well done Leigh, sounds like you have the proper bug!

They are the perfect objects for this time of the year, I think we all just wish the skies were a little darker!

Congrats on the scope as well, a great choice and I have one You can always share your astro adventures with people on here and meet friendly replies. I also have people I try and tell things who don't have a clue!

[rabbithutch]

Well done!

Still haven't seen my first DSO, but the viewing has been awful for months in these parts.

[alowen]

Since finding my first DSO (andromeda) i've invested in a new scope purely for DSO hunting, along with several books. DSO's capture my imagination the best.

Al

[Astro Imp]

Hi Leigh,

Well done mate.

Don't worry some people just don't get it, but we on here are always pleased to hear of others' triumphs.

Keep at it, your first galaxy will pop out soon.

Clear skies.

[tbird]

M57 a great DSO to start with, a favourite object of mine at the moment.

[Vicky]

Hi Leigh,

I too had my very first M13 (and DSO) last week- I was very very pleased. My other half came out for a peep and well, was enthusiastic as perhaps someone not really interested in astronomy could be.

The night before I'd spent a couple of hours on and off trying to find it, in the end I found it within a couple of mins the next night- used Stellarium to make a sketch of that part of the sky (the two stars either side helped me to identify it in the finder).

Hoping for a few more clear skies!

So what's next on the list then? I'm dithering myself...

Best wishes,

Vicky

[Moon monkey]

M57 was my first Never forget it

I am still looking for my first galaxy

Well done

[Vicky]

M57 it is then... provided the clear skies hold out til its dark...

First galaxy would be mega!