Observing report from N Arkansas dark site

[John Fitzgerald]

Last evening, March 25, was one of those once in every three months or so nights at my dark (B2) site. The sky was transparent and full of stars. I observed many open clusters and galaxies with the 12" Dob. The 25 inch degree circle worked great in combination with a small digital inclinometer, as an aid in finding some unfamiliar things. Sky Safari 6 gives alt and az coordinates. Venus was kind of like light pollution, btw. It definitely cast shadows.

[Graeme1858]

Sounds like a fruitful trip out John.

I used to use a printed 360° circle under my dob, works a treat!

Regards

Graeme

[helicon]

Sounds fantastic John. Could really use some dark skies over here.

[NGC 1365]

Thanks for sharing your report John, sounds like you had a great evening.

[Bigzmey]

Sounds like a great night John!