Just Seen My First Galaxy - M81

[bigglesdad]

I've just been out and have been trying to find galaxies to view. I only managed to see M81. I couldn't see any others. I live in a market town and thought that the light pollution wasn't that bad, but it must be. I now know where the phrase 'faint fuzzies' comes from. That was all I could see. I could take in what I was seeing, but it was a bit underwhelming. I found it with my 20mm ep and then used a 15mm - still a faint fuzzy. It's good fun searching, but I think I need to find a dark sky site to see more galaxies. Now having a brew and waiting for Saturn to rise above the surrounding houses.

[Orion_the_Hunter]

Whilst waiting for Saturn, have you tried to see any of the galaxies around Leo (also South East)?

[bigglesdad]

I did try M66 and saw nothing. I'll just keep trying. I'm enjoying it. Can't do anymore tonight - cloud's in! No first view of Saturn for now.

[DarkerSky]

Well done on bagging M81. Once you get your eye in I think you'll capture M82 just below it. I find that one to be a far more interesting galaxy to look at than M81.

[WayBig]

Well done on your first galaxy. I find that most don't look "spectacular" through the eyepiece, the fun is in the hunt, and in knowing a bit about them, particularly how far away they are

[Nexus 6]

Great to see you have seen your 1st galaxy and Messier to boot!

The 1st of many I guess

Saturn will be a spectacular sight

Hope you see it soon

[Demonperformer]

Congratulations on your first galaxy, BD.

[bigglesdad]

It looks like clear skies tomorrow night, so more galaxy hunting to do!