Ariadaeus Rille and Theophilus.

[Telescope40]

Lovely evening.  Got the SW 150 out for some relaxed Lunar. Had no specific targets in mind. Ended up being mesmerised by these two landscapes.  The rille was a dark slash / line probably helped with tonight's phase.  Had my "Discover the moon" book with me by Lacroux and Legrand.  Great descriptions. 

Got to looking at the three amigos. Catarina, Cyrillus and Theophilus.  Theophilus was epic. The central hills of the crater looking like a "fleur de lis" 

Was using my binoviewers with my scope.  400 plus mags.  Very clear and steady night was helping.  A rather nice 90 minutes.  

Probably another follow up tomorrow.  Quick smartphone shot. Not too hot I'm afraid.  

John 

Edited May 28, 2020 by Telescope40

[Stu]

It was lovely last night wasn’t it John? Was doing exactly the same thing. The rille was very striking and clear, and I agree, Theophilus looked amazing. Nice shot!

[Alan White]

I too was Lunar observing last night, it was a good evening and we were clearly looking at the same things.
Bet that was good in a 150mm as it was outstanding in a 100mm.

 

[mikeDnight]

There's some wispy cloud floating about here this afternoon, so tonight may not be as good as the previous two nights. It has been nice to observe the Ariadaeus rille and Theopillus. I didn't sketch either last night. It's been a couple of lunation since I sketched the Ariadaeus rille, and I sketched Theophilus in deep shadow the night before last. Hopefully there'll be something special in store later and the scopes all ready to go, so just need the sky to darken enough for the contrast to improve.

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[Telescope40]

56 minutes ago, mikeDnight said:

There's some wispy cloud floating about here this afternoon, so tonight may not be as good as the previous two nights. It has been nice to observe the Ariadaeus rille and Theopillus. I didn't sketch either last night. It's been a couple of lunation since I sketched the Ariadaeus rille, and I sketched Theophilus in deep shadow the night before last. Hopefully there'll be something special in store later and the scopes all ready to go, so just need the sky to darken enough for the contrast to improve.

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Hello Mike. Excellent sketches. The rille was just lit nicely last night and stood out well.

Will Setup in a while for another go. Think it’s the turn of my 102 frac this evenin 
 

John