summer observing

[lookhigh]

Had a great nights observing last night. I did notice there is no such thing as a dark sky from now on, DSO are hard to see towards the north because of lingering sunlight, come midsummer there wil be hardly any observing time left. at least its not cold.

[Slangers]

I had a great night last night too- a feast of globular clusters and double stars. Really pleased to pick up M107 low in the sky (just over my neighbours chimney).

[northernnutter]

Had a great nights observing last night. I did notice there is no such thing as a dark sky from now on, DSO are hard to see towards the north because of lingering sunlight

I know what you mean! My first chance out last night for 3 weeks, and I was amazed at how bright it was, even after midnight. DSO's were really tricky for me!! Think I'm gonna have to start searching out some pretty double stars instead now for the rest of the summer!

[tbird]

I noticed there was a lot of dew last night and although it appeared clear over head when I turned in at 1:30, there was some low lying fog.

Still mustn't grumble, nights out with the scope have been few and far between lately.

[jabberwocky]

but you do get noctilucent clouds at this time of the year which whilst ruining stargazing is a stunning sight in its own right.

[MartinB]

A good time for lunar observing as well. Watching the moon as darkness slowly descends, glass in hand after a good BBQ takes some beating

[Mak One]

Don't want to spoil the reverie, but I've just put a thread in the Lounge about hayfever. Tends to spoil things a tad...