tonight 08/01/10

[Pollux]

Hi all...

Having cleared the snow at last! I am going to try for an hour or so tonight - in your opinion what would you try for with an Easterly view (should be able to get NE to SE at a push)

Thank you for your time and input...

Kindest,

Mark

[Mark at Beaufort]

Mark - astronomical twilght starts about 6.20pm tonight so looking East you have Orion, Taurus and Gemini all nicely placed. I am not sure of your experience but have a go at seeing M1, M35, M41, Eskimo Neb (NGC 2392), Rosette Neb + cluster (NGC 2237/2244). If you fancy Double/multi stars look at Sigma Orionis,Beta Monocerotis and Castor. That will keep you busy until your toes freeze off!!

Mark

[arad85]

That's my view too (NE-SE). M36, M37, M38 in Auriga are good ones to look for... You may also see the double cluster in Perseus, but that's likely to be overhead...

[Pollux]

:DThanks guys...

8" is now set-up, covered and ready for later...

Crab neb (M1) looks beautiful, I'll definitely spend some time there.

Can't believe how close together (not literal) M36, 37 & 38 are, fine targets all...

Thank you's...

...M

[Macavity]

Can't believe how close together (not literal) M36, 37 & 38 are, fine targets all...

Indeed - Might "brave it" myself too, for another look at those.

With my eyesight / scopes, averted vision is handy, but...

[iamjulian]

Mars will steal the show in the east tonight.

[JamesK]

Anyone know what arc-size Mars is at tonight?

[Pollux]

Anyone know what arc-size Mars is at tonight?

0 0 13.3" i think...

HTH

...M

[Pollux]

:mad:right on cue:mad:

here come the clouds...

...[removed word]!

:crybaby2:M:crybaby2:

[LukeSkywatcher]

Mars will steal the show in the east tonight.

I have TRIED Mars over the last 3 nights an hour or so after it rises high enough and i have had NO joy with it. Now the moon is out of the way M42 is looking damn good. Taurus (seven sisters is FANTASTIC), The double in Perseus is a sight to behold.

My view is also pretty limited to the east.

[Pollux]

:DPaul,

M42 is one of my faves too and the 7sisters (Pleiades)

I'll give it another hour then start packing up ... !"£$%^&*() clouds!

...M

[Pollux]

:mad:i despair:mad:

...snowing!

[Beulah]

Uh-oh, it's coming my way then, I guess...

Just had a peek outside and there are a few errant flakes....

[Pollux]

I just managed to get the OTA off before it came down - kitchen full of astro gear, why bother...

[Doc]

Why bother.....

Because it's the best hobby EVER!

Snowing here in Notts as well.

[Pollux]

:othanks Doc:o

you may have pulled me from the brink...

Been looking forward to tonight - spent most of the day making plans and setting up - AND THEN...

...M:icon_salut:

[wulfrunian]

Yes, I'd cleared a patch in the snow too, and completed the home made dew / frost / ice shields, all ready to go, clear skies forecast....

Still, as a consolation I'm watching the Albion losing at home on Sky

[Pollux]

Still, as a consolation I'm watching the Albion losing at home on Sky

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