1st Time out in 4 1/2 Months.

[AndyC]

Just managed a quick session with the Dob for the first time in 4 1/2 months.

First time that the 'not-neighbours' security light has been off ( anytime day or night), It shined over the fence directly

into my kitchen and right by my observing spot so was just impossible to try. Perhaps it blew

or perhaps they just got their first 'leccy bill "it's how much":D:D:D

Did a quick wiz of some old favourites : M57, M15, M2, M71, M27, M34, Eps Lyr and Albireo.

Nowhere near as good as the skies I saw on safafi in Kenya in September. Oh WOW not even dark adapted and

seeing the Milky Way straight away. Scorpius and Sagittarius almost overhead and able to see M7 clearly with the naked eye.

Won't forget that in a hurry.

Now just praying to any deity that will listen to my plea for the light to STAY OFF.

A

[Double Kick Drum]

Scorpius and Sagittarius overhead in perfect skies, I wish I wish I wish!

[Nosivad]

Thank goodness I don't have a security light near me. An air rifle springs to mind.

[Charon]

Same for me no lights, no neighbours, no-nothing, just lots of olive trees and owls. Looking good for some viewing later hooray, mount and electrics already set up on the roof, will carry the scope up later.

[Charon]

No go- those pesky clouds appeared!

[Nosivad]

Yep, same here in south west France.