First time in ages and

[bomberbaz]

saw Jupiter with four moons aligned, how wonderful.

For those who don't know I have been (and still am) stuck in a leg brace (slowly healing) and been unable to stand for long periods, so when I saw tonight's Jupiter as I came home from a late night job, I couldn't resist. And as mentioned, how wonderful she looked tonight. Only used 90mm frac as cant handle the DOB but still got great views.

Also a quick peak at Orion nebula and the 7 sisters. Wonderful views of all but only lasted ten minutes due to a fore  mentioned leg issues.

Two or maybe 3 more weeks they (the doctors) tell me, and I shall hopefully be back to full time viewing. It will seem like a life sentence in waiting. (No wait thats me getting married next year  haha)

clear skies all............

Baz/Steve

[Pat Dunne]

Hi Baz/Steve,

I know your frustrations only to well, having had my foot in plaster for the better part of 11 months, a few years ago. I recently got my hands on a decent observation stool for €20 in a local secondhand shop and to be honest I'm still scratching my head as to why I didn't get one sooner. I used it for the first time tonight and I enjoyed 2 hours of pain free time at the scope and like yourself I got some wonderful views of Jupiter and the Moon.

Best of luck with the physiotherapy, it will seem like a complete pain, but it is well, well worth it in the long run.

[Naemeth]

Good to see you again Baz .

Who knows, next time the clouds part your leg might be all healed

[Pig]

I was wondering what happened to you Baz. I hope the peg leg gets better soon

[scarp15]

Neat little session. Good luck with your recovery, with the whole winter sky period ahead to look forward to, will make up somewhat for the inactiviy.

[Astro Imp]

Good to hear from you again Steve, pleased you managed a small session last night.

Good luck with your recovery and clear skies.

[Luke]

Good to hear you got out and had a nice view, Baz.

Hopefully not too long and you'll be back with the dob mob

[kirkster501]

Welcome back BomberBaz

[bomberbaz]

Thanks all for kind words guys. A quick heads up is had a good result today with specialist and he has told me I am seeing main man at hospital next week and should be having my robocop cast off the leg (Its a big plastic thing, look like a cyborg) 

So all being well, i shall be back in the picture full time in around 2 weeks.  Just in time to watch the rain falling on my windows   

[rory]

Glad you are managing some astro time .

Good luck with your recovery bomber.

[faulksy]

glad to hear your healing baz, we all missed you fella

[Astro Imp]

So all being well, i shall be back in the picture full time in around 2 weeks.  Just in time to watch the rain falling on my windows   

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