DECEMBER 10TH - FAVOURABLE NE LIBRATION

[paulastro]

I observed the Moon yesterday evening, along with Jupiter, Saturn and Venus and noticed features on the E limb were favourably placed.  When I checked afterwards, the libration was a very favourable 10.4 degrees at a PA of 289 degrees.

This was favourable to see some of the E Mares, including (from the N) Humboldtianum, Margins, Smythii and Australe.

All of these can be seen on the single frame below taken at prime focus with the Altair 80 ED-R at 5.28pm. (Olympus EM-Mk11, 1/500sec at 400 asa)

 

 

[Alan White]

I too did similar last night for a while, until the damp and cold got me.
Lunar was indeed quite splendid and I spent a longtime enjoying my Vixen HR 3.4,
now wondering about a step higher on good nights as well.

I used the AZ75 and found the gentle movements very smooth at this level of magnification.

Have had a lay off over a fe weeks and this session was very welcome and much needed,
I felt the Lunar magic work its wonders.

Glad you enjoyed your time as well Paul, glad I was not out alone.