All set up

[jason.p]

Spent most of yesterday getting set up for the first time outside yesterday, then fell asleep waiting for it to get dark:(

[JamesM]

Unfortunately that's the nature of observing this time of year with such short nights. Just think ahead to the winter months when you can get some serious observing time in - that's when the knowledge starts to build up and will be certainly worth the effort.

Clear skies

James

[paul schofield]

Hi Jason I know what you mean. Its not the greatest observing at the moment, will get better in a couple of months. There is always something to see though. Galaxies will be a bit of a challenge at the moment. Planets, clusters may be a bit easier. Clear skies.

[Herbig]

Yep. can't wait for the winter so I can freeze my nuts off again lol!

[Qualia]

I'm loving these Spring evenings. Around midnight, temps drop to a cool 22º, the world falls asleep and turns off their TV sets and sitting room lights and filthy motor engines and the world, at last, is at peace.

[Mark1970Vintage]

I was looking at the moon from about 9 pm onwards, then Saturn came out to play by about 9.30.... Then I had a break and went blackout at about 11 to polar align and looked at m3 and m5 and split a few doubles. I'm no expert but there is still plenty to look at.