First DSO...

[Jim Steele]

I bagged my first DSO last night from the back garden, M13.

A great looking fuzzy patch of stars even through my humble 4" achromat.

Took a little effort to find but a unmistakable smudge of stars which looked good at x40, and x80.

Anyway I was so giddy with excitement so just thought I'd share.

Clear skies

Ben

[glynnlondon]

Well done ! I agree m13 is a super sight even in a smaller scope I always go back to it when im observing it never dissapoints.

[JoshH]

Wonderful!! It is a very worthy object for your first. You will never forget it. Congratulations!!

[O-RICH]

its the only 1 i can find on command lol, m92 is close-by but that takes me longer. m10 & m12 should be your next challenge, much fainter and more isolated.

[RichieP]

Congratulations. That was my first object as well. You have taken your first step into a larger world [emoji2]

[ronl]

Congrat's on your first DSO, your first of many, it's a lovely sight every

time you observe it, I love going back to my favorite targets and M13 is

one of them, make it your first target next time you get out, this time you

will find it quite easily, the more you observe the same target it gets easier

to find, good luck for your next session.

[Astro Imp]

Well done Jim, what a wonderful target to start your hunt for the Messiers.

As was said earlier M92 is close by, another great globular cluster.

Good luck and clear skies.

[Jim Steele]

Thanks all, I did try to find a few more but alas they illuded me. I'm having a trip to Wales in August so hopefully will be much darker skies

[AndyWB]

I would suggest M11 (Wild Duck Cluster) would be good to try for the next one - and then if you can, see if you can pick up M17 (Omega Nebula), and follow the trail of Messier objects down from there. Best with a low southern horizon. Get 'em while it's summer!

[laudropb]

Congratulations !! M13 was my first DSO too. As has been suggested, M92 is relatively easy to locate once you know your way to M13