Back behind the eyepiece after 2 years. Aug 13

[Eastman]

Hello,

It had been a while since I sat behind the eyepiece, it may have been over 2 years since I had a proper observing night.

But last night it seems to be a clear night, so I went out to do a garden session and visit some old acquaintances. Also a good chance to test out my new scope as I sold my flextube and went back to a 10'' solidtube dob. I only took 2 eyepieces with me, my trusty 2" 26MM and 13MM both SWA. Keeping it simple with 46X and 92X magnification.

M13 and NGC 6207, saw the propeller in M13 easely but the spiral galaxy NGC 6207 is a little fuzzy in the eyepiece.

M92 much smaller but also a beautyful GC.

M57 the Ring Nebula.

M56 GC

M27 Dumbell Nebula, always amazing big in the eyepiece.

M71 GC really nice view with this GC, I remember it much harder to see in the past.

Then heading for the NW skies and Cassiopeia.

NGC 7789 Caroline's Rose, big OC

M52 OC

NGC 457 the Owl cluster one of my favourite OC's 

M31

heading back south, as the sky is getting more and more filled with moisture.

NGC 6934 GC in Delphinus

And last but not least the majestic Saturn.

 

Had a really good time out in the garden.

Clear Skies all