Amazing wow moment with my new 'scope

[ian_j_kirk]

Finally had a clear night here in Tamworth so i thought i would have a quick look with the 8" dob i got a couple of weeks ago. Jupiter was the first target i picked to look at, and having just had my first go at collimation, wondered what kind of view i would get. I was amazed, as not only did i see several of the dark bands across the planet, but i also saw the shadow of ganymede passing over the disc of the planet. I still have the massive ridiculous grin on my face now!

To top it off, i managed to see Vallis Alpes (i think) on the moon, split the gorgeous albireo with its blue and golden stars, and also the pleiades looked amazing. Absolutely worth he wait for the clear skies!

Ian

[Siriusmeg]

Sounds like you had a great time, well done. Memories are made of this!!

[bish]

And the good thing is that you will never ceased to be amazed.

[dtr42]

well done as we say things are looking up [or we should start saying it, it could become a catchphrase ] jupiter is nice as is the pleides and then you have the nebula's etc , albeiro is a strange one for me as in the dob i only see 2 stars of different brightness but in the frac i see the blue and gold stars .

[sunshine185]

Just wait until you see m42!

[kirkster501]

Congrats, you had good fun there by the sounds of it. Rgds, Steve

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[andrew63]

Glad you had a good night. Saturn will be coming into view in a few weeks before dawn - that will be worth getting up early for!

andrew

[Demo johnny]

Good times, have to agree m42 will make you smile ear to ear