St.George's night.

[cotterless45]

The seeing wasn't up to much , varied around the sky for some reason. Before it got properly dark, Jupiter was very enjoyable. The GRS was very dark in it's pit. The southern belt piled up before and after. The southern belt appeared very wide ,with ragged edges and rips. X200 was useful, just don't fiddle with continual focussing, let the seeing bring it in and out. Better details at x150, so worth backing off a bit. 

From the Leo Galaxies , into the Virgo bowl and up to Coma Berenices. Galaxies popped out , with bright cores and surrounds. Even M51 gave a great view near the zenith. M13, M3 and M53 gave resolved globular. Light cloud and a white glow of dazzling cloud we're coming.

Just time to complete some binaries in Corona Berenices. HV 38 giving a lovely starfield at x50 , with the delicate companion easy to spot. Σ1932 gave a wide open split at 1.6". 

First break in the clouds for a few days and a very welcome session, clear skies !

Nick.

[wookie1965]

That split with the 6" Nick doubt i would get that in the 4"

[Knighty2112]

Nice wee session Nick. Was out last night with the C8, and also testing out a Goto that I am selling on. Seeing was pretty average last last, and transparency poor, so nothing great seen really. Only had just under two hours before clouds piled in. Have to get my f11 'frac on 1932 for a look.