Southern Sentinel Observing Report
Clear and Very Mild. No Wind.
Limiting Magnitude 5.0, transparency 3/5, seeing 3.5/5,
No Moon
13.1 Inch Dobsonian, TeleVue Paracorr & Eyepieces & Lumicon Filters
First opportunity this month to get and do some observing. Michelle came with me tonight, as I needed someone to drive me, as my health restricts my ability to stay out late. This is the first time that Michelle has observed with me for about 2 years. Haydn, our 3 month old son, hitched a ride as well. Well it's hard to have him looked after at this age. Lorelle stayed the night at Michelle's parents.
Alan Kane was already there set-up with his 18" Obsession, Guy Thornley turned up after 20 minutes and set the Dome up to do some Variable Star work. Dave Moorhouse arrived at 10:30PM to start to do some Astrophotography.
Good conditions to observe tonight. Pleasant and Mild, this will not last too much longer. I compiled a list last month on Astroplanner so I was prepared. Some brighter objects were also on the menu.
Objects seen as follows;