Mart29 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Hello 👋  So , set my alarm for 2:45 Friday and Saturday night. Both time thought sod this and hit the snooze 😴 but did make it out in the garden for 3:45 , on both.  Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and the Moon all in range in the garden. I sacked off Saturn as I wouldn't have time for all. Started on Jupiter with good results, nice banding and some detail . Turned to Mars , a decent star like image to start but playing and got it looking like a round planet in the eye piece. Enjoyed this weekend, got distracted by a low flying bat a few times. Bad to wait for clouds to come and go , but worth it.  Now, knackered but content is 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmM Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I often just wake at 4ish and sometimes take a peek to see if it's clear. I've had two short sessions in the last couple of nights, same targets as you. I have never seen Jupiter so clear. First really definite view of the GRS and first time I've really noticed detail in the bands. I wonder is the sky generally steadier at that time 8n the very early morning? Malcolm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart29 Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 Just a better atmosphere this weekend I think. I always used to wait for clear nights but after research part cloudy is good , fog is good for planet's also because if there's fog there is high pressure which is the best conditions for viewing the planet's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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