1st proper session........

[NightSky_Wanderer]

Hi

Well i have been out with my scope a handful of times since i got it for Christmas but tonight was the first time I was able to get it all set up and 2 star aligned successfully.

I was over the moon when I selected Jupiter and it proceeded to slew to the object, I was even happier when I looked through the eyepiece and it was near as damn it in the centre.  I was happy with the view but remembered the Baader Moon & Starlight filter i brought so i took out the 30mm Vixen npl and attached the filter and was blown away to see Jupiter and 4 Moons

I was so happy that i pulled out my phone to call Mum out to see the view (yes i still live at home) only for the skies to cloud over and pelt me and my equipment with hail stones. I jumped up took off my scarf and covered the scope the best i could quickly shut the EP case and legged it inside to find something more substantial to bring the scope in under.

Although the session was ruined by the hail I am still delighted that i managed to get a good view of Jupiter even though the moon was so bright, think that filter was well worth the money.

Adam Over & Out

[Kropster]

Sounds like a great first session...and a taste of things to come, especially the weather!

Seeing the planets 'for real' and not just on TV or the web is always a thrill.

Just wait till you get your first sight of Saturn....that will blow your socks into orbit!

[SacRiker]

Great report. Hope you're scope wasn't damaged!

[Astro Imp]

Great report Adam, there is nothing like seeing these sights live with your own gear and not something fed to you by TV/internet.

Good luck for your next observing session.

BTW don't ignore the moon, there is loads to see there.