last nite i danced in my garden

[smucka]

hi guys

For years ive been watching program like sky at night and universe and loving them.So this year i decide to try and see some of the sights for my self.

i rbought my self a C8 on a goto mount. After many cloudly nights and clear nights with me geting frusrated at my self and the mount after failing to set it up correctly. last nite i saw my first DSO orion nebula with its greenish stars in the centre. tried my narrow band filter and the focal reducer. decided on focal with narrow and 25mm. as i looked at it it felt like it was all mine up there in the sky silly feeling but i liked it.

:hello2:ive been telling every one ive seen today soon now it u guys turn:hello2:

P.S i live in bristol and the guy i got scope off has glued a mrf finder to the rear cell which is great in all if i could see the stars. so to this point ive order from use a stellarvue finder. to fix this proplery is it the rounded screws on the rear cell i have to removed to install the shoe?

many thanks.

plz god more clear nights

[mdstuart]

Glad you were able to see the nebula...Try the cluster in Auriga M37 etc. They look splendid.

Mark - also from Bristol well Thornbury actually..

[John]

Congrats on your 1st light and thanksfor posting the report.

Hope you get some more clear nights soon to enjoy.

John (from Portishead, not far from Thornbury and Bristol !)

[Ghost66]

i know the feeling it's great to see it yourself

paul (weston super mare down the road a bit:) )

[James]

The first DSO is always special!

James (from Taunton, getting a little bit further away from Bristol now... )

[yeti monster]

Good show, and welcome btw.

[jgs001]

Well done, It's great when things come together. I agree check out the clusters in Auriga. From no where near Bristol

[beamish]

It's great when you can actually feel the enthusiasm of OP's !!

Well done on what was clearly a fantastically memorable first light !!

As for the clear nights- here, here !!

[russ]

A great first light report. Can tell you are getting a real buzz from it all. Bet you can't wait to get out again.

[Doc]

Well done on spotting your first DSO, there's loads more to view so hope you keep it up.

[Brunty12345]

Congratz! im happy for you

[Brunty12345]

i think the orion nebula is my first (main) target to find when i get my scope, its worth a try

[Pisces75]

Nice first DSO!

The Orion nebula is a great object to watch with an 8" telescope...

Every time it's a WOW! ( For me... but i think for many of us.)

But there are more nice DSO M31 (Andromeda Nebula) is another great object to watch!

[albedo0.39]

Good post - excellent news on your DSO and you are right... when you are observing wonders like this, It can makes you feel giddy with pleasure.

[Pollux]

:DSUPERB!

...keep outta the flowerbeds!

Tis a sight to remember indeed - I'm hoping to try for the Andromeda nebula over the weekend - sposed to be another 'goodie'

Once again, well done you...

...M