Many Globs Ago. . .

[Young_astronomer]

Finally decided to take the dob out of cobwebs after a long hiatus. Have been very busy transitioning from high school into college so this was a welcome respite. Skies cleared and I decided to take the dob out. Unfortunately my backyard and trees limits me to the Southern sky but it was worth it. 5 Globular clusters and a nebula were checked off my list. Messiers 4, 6, 7, 8, 54, and 70. M6, the butterfly cluster, struck me as particularly mesmerizing. It's beautiful butterfly core evokes a subtle beauty. M54 also was quite interesting, although it reminded me I need to buy a 9mm lens for closer examinations. All in all, a very satisfying return to stargazing.

[andrew63]

It's good to read some observing reports - it's virtually twilight all night in the UK at the moment. That part of the sky is glorious.

andrew

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice report. There are plenty of non-Messier objects in that neck of the woods (including loads of globulars) that should be in range of your scope.

Happy hunting

[cotterless45]

Neat report, always nice to hear that getting back in the saddle is so good ! Waited until midnight, then the clouds rolled in, roll on autumn and clear skies, Nick.

[WaveSoarer]

Nice report and many thanks for sharing.

[Astro Imp]

Nice report.

I had to have a little chuckle when you seemed to bemoan the fact that you are limited to southern views, we should all be so fortunate