Good to see Jupiter

[David P Osborne]

Not been out for a while - life and cloud getting in the way. So good to have clear (and warm!) skies last night. Spent some with Jupiter just visible over roof top opposite back garden. Seeing was somewhat fuzzy but enjoyable nevertheless. Had not tried out my new BSTs on a planet and again well pleased with their performance over my old stock EPs. Tried my 9mm Myriad but this was too much for the conditions so settled with 15mm and 12mm BSTs. Three moons making a pleasing line either side of the king of planets. With patience could make out some detail on NEB and SEB. Just able to make out start of the Ganymede transit. Whilst observing found myself thinking amazing that out there Juno mission still telling us more about this fine planet . So for me a most enjoyable session.

PS Just as well was mot planning on any DSOs as neighbour security light came on which would not have been amiss for floodlighting a football pitch!