After the deluge...

[clarkpm4242]

...05:30 and restlessness forced me out of bed.  Stumbling around in the dark I glanced outside to see the clearest, pristine rain-washed sky!

Fortunately, the Canon 15x50s were to hand, so I stepped outsde for a brief Messier mooch.

Ursa Major was Spring high, galaxy time.  M101, the best view in the bins, hints of swirl and just, *there*.  M51 and companion, M81 such a marked contrast to M82.  M65 and 66 of the Leo Trio, clear as owt. 

Orion and the Miky Way setting, M42, M43 and M78 nebulae

Milky Way clusters of M35, 36, 37 and 38 a lovely horizontal sweep across the starry background.

I wondered why I was shivering, had rushed outside in not enough...

...back inside for a coffee and a warm glow, physical and mental.

Mmmmm.

Paul

[johnfosteruk]

Lovely report. Can’t beat a messier mooch

 

[Astro Imp]

Sounds great, always good to have an unexpected treat.