SW 120 first light from town

[C6rrules]

Moved in September 

Loads of security and house lights here , folk don’t use curtains or blinds . Think they’re scared of the dark . A few well placed throws on washing line poles and almost there !

Advancing in age , I took a punt on an eq3-2 and SW 120 achro on fleabay for £150. Guy lived right behind the rail station in Derbados . The north leg faced south and the alt was set at 40 degrees . There were 3 faint marks on the dovetail. Receipt said 4 years old . 

The objective ring was over tight . I like a point of doublet rattle !

 

Can’t do better than add my notebook .Very surprised at the views , especially closing down the aperture .

Kicked off with the double cluster . Pleased to see two clusters of coloured marbles !

Theta Aurigae is a good  tester, giving marbles with closing the aperture. Jupiter looked stunning , but lost seeing as it crossed above the town. Bode’s showed up as did as setting M31.The early ISS pass and a low pass later added to the evening . 

Very surprised how easily zeta Cancri split at x200. Some struggle with the 102.

A great acro, fitted her with a dual focuser , dew strip and Rigel finder. Not too heavy and enough light grasp .

Clear skies ! Nick .

[wookie1965]

Absolutely brilliant Nick hopefully I can do that with the 120 when I get it. 

I will be definitely trying to split Tegmine.