Tonight's targets

[Peco4321]

With a reasonable forecast, the moon out the way, and my wife out the way (don't worry she's not under the patio, just out with friends!) I've set a few targets though may struggle as not exactly a dark site. 

I always start with Jupiter and while in the area of Leo, going to try and find the Leo Triplet. Might have a look to split a few double stars in the area then move to Ursa Major and hunt out Pinwheel, Whirlpool, and Sunflower galaxies. 

Thats the plan anyway! 

Will let you know my level of success. 

[Stu]

Sounds like a plan, I think I may do a similar thing. Throw in a few Globulars for good measure too. ??

[cotterless45]

Here's hoping ! Sky just opened with a cold long shower !

Nick.

[Stu]

Looks quite promising here..... famous last words!

[Peco4321]

Clouds have now rolled in ☁️☁️ Not happy. 

[ronin]

Is there nothing in the South or West that you would want to look at?

Reason I ask is that the Ursa Major objects are visible all year round, they being circumpolar in nature/location. Anything else could be getting to the no longer visible stage for the next 4 months or so. In which case grab them now.

What I tend to do is select objects that are visible now usually East and South but not the Northern ones as they are good for any time of year.

[Peco4321]

The neighbors 60foot Silver Birch trees spoil my easterly aspect but a good point. Will pop stellarium back on while its cloudy. 

[Piero]

Well done mate! Good plan! Wish you a lovely evening out!

[alan potts]

No point thinking of a list here, it's wall to wall gloom. Count wise it is the worst evening run I have had out here though it has cleared in the wee small hours a good few times which would redress the balance a bit.

Alan

[tbrookes3890]

On 4/29/2016 at 20:32, Peco4321 said:

Clouds have now rolled in ☁️☁️ Not happy. 

Welcome to England! Ahhh clouds the stargazer's natural enemy.....

[johnfosteruk]

Nothing but clouds here too last night.