MARCH 24TH - GASSENDI

[paulastro]

Observed with the Tecnosky 102ED F7 from 6.50 to 7.50pm. The seeing was outstanding to begin with, as good as I have had on the Moon for a good while, and the best with the Tecnosky. 

Gassendi was superbly placed a little away from the terminator, ideal to see floor detail. Certainly the best I can recall seeing it in recent memory. A wonderful sight.  I wish I had had some drawing materials with me, but I didnt want to go indoors to fetch some while the seeing was so good.  Indeed it deteriorated after about 15/25 mts though still good till some cloud came in.  I did take a single frame with the Olympus,  but of course visually it showed much more detail.

Very pleased I had some clear sky at this time.

[John]

Great report and photos Paul 

The views of the moon were very special last night.

 

[paulastro]

Many thanks John, that's kind of you, I'm very pleased you managed to observe it and had great seeing as  well. 🙂

[John]

Schroter's Valley should look lovely tonight - if it stays clear 

[paulastro]

1 hour ago, John said:

Schroter's Valley should look lovely tonight - if it stays clear 

You were right John, had a good 45 mts before the cloud came in 🙂.

[John]

27 minutes ago, paulastro said:

You were right John, had a good 45 mts before the cloud came in 🙂.

I'm getting short breaks in otherwise solid cloud here. A few minutes observing then a wait for the next gap. Better than nothing though.