Outreach for neighbors and guests last night

[sdbodin]

Another impromptu viewing by the neighbors and 'girls-weekend' guests, well if 40+ are still girls, five in all. Always a treat for me and the guests. Everyone pleased, and a nice comfortable 74F temp.

Observing list thru BigDog 16:
Moon, low in sky to south 19mm televue plus crossed polaroid filter to take the sting out, 210x
Copernicus, lots of oohs and awe's.
Plato, for a different type,
Tycho, an icon of moon peeping,
Albiero, 30mm 80deg fov, 133x, stunning colors as always
M57, just visible smoke ring above moon glowed skies,
M27, a faint cotton ball almost lost in bright skies,
M13, field filled with mini-stars, many wows and cools,
Double-double, 12mm Ortho for 320x, poor seeing but split and seen by all,

Then something different, computer screen viewing of invisible nebulae,
North America 60 sec exposure thru Rokinon 135mm at f2 with asi1600MC and 12nm Ha filter, easy and all saw it plus the Pelican and Pterodactyl ,
Sadr plus Butterfly and Crescent Nebula.

I need to add that one special guest was the 95 year old mother of my neighbor, her first time viewing and though difficult to get that exit pupil in the eye, she did see the sights with help and was very pleased.

All said they would be back in late Sept for the planet line-up.

I emailed the group a pic of all they viewed from my archives for their memory scrapbooks,

An enjoyable night all home by 11PM.
Steve

[Lady Fraktor]

That is great Steve, nice that you could do that for them

[kt4hx]

Excellent, excellent outing Steve. I applaud your public effort with neighbors and friends. A nice mixture of objects and celestial treats were dished up and savored by your guests. Well done.

[sdbodin]

As an aside, one of the guests snapped a pic with me at the controls. Decided to use it as a new avatar.

Steve

[Bigzmey]

A well thought and executed outreach Steve!

[helicon]

Hi Steve - great outreach and a fine report of some classic objects. For your successful evening you are awarded the VROD for the day. A couple of nice photos there, too.

[davesellars]

Some awesome objects there for outreach indeed! Great report and congrats on the VROD, Steve!

[Butterfly Maiden]

A lovely session Steve and a great report.

Congratulations on receiving the TSS VROD for your effort.

[sdbodin]

Thanks for the VROD!! Actually an honor since it has been about two years since an eyepiece was in that scope. Had to root around to find all the parts to plug one in.

Humbled,
Steve

[John Baars]

Great outreach! Congratulations on the VROD!

[Makuser]

Hi Steve. Wow, this was a most enjoyable combination observing and outreach report. I thought that your, commentary, targets, and accompanying photos were just fantastic. Thanks for this fun read and nicely written report Steve and congratulations on receiving the well deserved TSS VROD Award today. (And I like your new avatar too).

[Unitron48]

Nice session...and outreach! Super job getting the "senior" to the eyepiece! Well done, Sir!!

Congrats on your VROD recognition.

Dave

[messier 111]

nice of you .

[Juno16]

Sounds like a great night Steve!

Glad that you could share your love for the night sky with friends!