Starry starry night

[RobinP]

Lovely views of Jupiter tonight, almost directly overhead.

[Farplace]

overcast here at the moment - hopefully I will be able to see it later.

[Soupdragon]

Just went out and saw it, thanks.

Also saw a shooting star/meteorite.

[Tringa]

Me too.

I used the scope to have a look at it. Problem with the scope is that it has a smaller field of view than an astronomical telescope so finding Jupiter took a while, but the Galilean moons were clear and I managed to see a couple of bands on the planet.

Dave

[artdemole]

Using Spotting scope allows the scope to be manoeuvred into positions very quickly.Often do it when sky is not so clear bacause of patchy cloud.Saw Jupiter myself very clear indeed.

[nytecam]

Indeed a great couple of clear nights but frost and dense fog at dawn this morning and not clearing all day but brilliant sunshine on a lunchtime trip to Reigate

Some pics of planetary nebulae taken on above two nights eg Blue Oyster, Bowtie, Cat's Eye and Abell 4 [untitled]

[RobinP]

Again some nice views of Jupiter to the South East tonight, may have to set up the scope later!

Robin

[nikolai_avenger]

Jupiter has been splendid this last couple of weeks! Go on, get your scope on it. It's a thing of beauty.

[Littlesparrow]

A very bright planet in the sky tonight assume its Jupiter again.

[artdemole]

Jupiter is a good planet to view.Not just for the bands and spot.The moons show up in different positions and change the position within 2 hours.