Around Auriga before clouds.

[cotterless45]

Forecast looked great , clouds soon moved in. Auriga was wonderfully placed for a comfy seat at the sharp end. Scooping up the lovely M37 and other open clusters I noticed that the seeing and transparency were good . Good enough to get to M1. Time enough to catch some binaries and wait for Tegmine to arrive. Time to check out the Eskimo Nebula (NGC 2392) and M35. Don't forget Wasat while you're there.

Σ666 gave a full star field with just the binary so clearly double. 

Bu 560 was even more beautiful, twin eyes appearing in an empty field. A real gem.

Σ941 gave a slightly contrasting view. For a real delicacy 

ES 15 firstly showed up by averted vision , but soon snapped into plain view. Had this a few times with faint stuff , suddenly they're willed into appearing.

59 Auriga is most definitely binary and in a long triangle with 60 and 61 Auriga.

Couldn't leave without a very high up Uranus and a lovely view of Tegmine.

Here's to more clear skies ! 

Nick.

 

[Stu]

Good stuff Nick. I was visiting Auriga too last night and had very good transparency although my seeing wasn't great.

There are a few targets in there which I could have had a look at last night, including Tegmine so I will keep them on the list for next time.

[wookie1965]

Clouded out here could see a few stars between the clouds looked clearer after 1am but I was too tired go out. Some objects there I will have to visit.

[chiltonstar]

Great stuff Nick! Hazed up here last night, but Fri or Sat evenings look better, Deo volente!

Chris