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Based on weather forecasts, I thought Tuesday night's observing would be my last for the next week, but by Wednesday afternoon it became apparent that this was not to be the case. Clouds were coming, no question, but I might get some eyepiece-time, beforehand.

The GM-8/Berlebach was still outside, so I mounted my Agema SD 120 near sundown and hoped for the best.

Went outside 1830hrs to still-clear skies and immediately zeroed in on Saturn. The seeing was a solid good, with all-to-brief seconds of excellent, allowing me to up the magnification to 298x. I then simply adjusted my chair to let me park my eyeball at the eyepiece without effort, where I remained for some time, transfixed. This proved to be the best viewing during the current apparition. Titan and Rhea the only moons seen. I telephoned my neighbor that this was better than what he missed the night before, and that a five-minute interruption of his current activity was definitely warranted. He acceded to my to my solicitation and felt well-rewarded, upon departure.

Noting the increasing clouds approaching I moved on to Jupiter to discern the cloud formations there, and watch Io be occulted by the gas ball at 2000. No GRS available, alas.

On, now, to the 1st-quarter Moon, where I was able to ramp-up to 418 horsepower at the eyepiece, and love every minute.

By 2030, clouds began to enshroud our satellite, so I quit the field, satisfied.



Stopped for a moment at 1930 to capture the rig with this 30-second exposure. A plane makes its way across the sky, entering from the upper left.

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Thanks for the report and the picture. Together they bring us along on your evening adventure.
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jrkirkham wrote: Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:24 pm Thanks for the report and the picture. Together they bring us along on your evening adventure.
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You're welcome! Going to be a spell before the next one, if weather forecasts are accurate.


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Good to hear the Agema is putting up good views.
I have been looking at these since Edward announced he was starting his own company.
Enjoy the views as you can :)
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Nice session, nice targets! Glad you could get out under the stars...at least for a short time!

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Hello NG. A very nice observing report from you and it looks like you had a great session. You grabbed Saturn and two moons, Jupiter, and a high octane Lunar view as well. Thanks for the nice report NG and I enjoyed the fine photograph of your equipment.
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