Session with the Dob

[wookie1965]

Had a few problems with the 10" starsense my own fault after changing the springs I had tightened the mirror clips to much When I undid them yesterday on the second one I saw a visible ripple on the mirror.

Put it all back together collimation was a tad out fixed that put the scope out at 8pm to cool.

M31 had to be but this time I could see M110 a first for me but no M32.

NGC7662 what a sight put a UHC filter on and wow much better.

Next moving around M3 lovely cluster got the 10mm on it and could see loads of individual stars.

Brocchi`s cluster  (Coathanger) Spectacular lovely bright mostly blue stars with a lovely yellow and orange star thrown in.

M13 this was the best I have seen it in a few years and while I was there M92 this looked amazing.

M27 next with a 12.5mm and a oiii filter looked brilliant clearly could see the shape.

M57 one of my favourites and it didn't disappoint lovely smoke ring with a hint of colour.

M51 my nemesis and futile attempt again I am thinking it was too bright in that part of the sky.

Double cluster in the 25mm looked stunning.

Finally Saturn stunning is all I can say.

I had to be up early so at 10.15pm I had to pack away.

Now here is the but I still think the scope is not at its best so going to look at it again today. 

[badhex]

Lovely report Paul! Glad you got the optics issue solved. 

[laudropb]

Nice report Paul. You deserved a good session after all your tribulations the night before.

[Epick Crom]

Thanks for your report Paul, enjoyed reading it and nice choice of targets!

Joe