Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins

[davidc135]

The terminator was well placed tonight to attempt to see the three astronauts. Armstrong was easy and a moment of still conditions with a gap in the clouds combined with good seeing gave me a glimpse of Aldrin and Collins before it all closed over.

X400, if the seeing is fine, works better for me than the alternative x215. The smaller pair were tough enough in the 8.5'' f7.5 Dob.

David

[Nik271]

I could see Armstrong easily in my 100 ED F/7 yesterday. Looked briefly for the other two but no success. I find them hard in anything less than my 7 inch Mak.

Edited April 15 by Nik271

[davidc135]

Aldrin and Collins are a different kettle of fish to the large and contrasty Armstrong which I should think could be spotted in 75mm, maybe less.

I was surprised how good the seeing was with the blustery breeze pushing my long Dob about. I couldn't manage the two smaller until a break in the clouds, good seeing, stillness and complete nightfall came together to yield enough contrast. Which it did eventually for long enough to catch them.

I'm not sure what Aldrin and Collins compare to in difficulty. Maybe the larger Plato craterlets are a touch harder.

Anyway, I'm chuffed as I've waited months for a clear view.

David

[LondonNeil]

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