Monday, March 31, 2014

Mars, Jupiter and another Orion movie

Hi everybody,

March 31st was my last day at work and finally I could get back to the sky observation.

Here is my best skies: fuzzy clouds with a lot of light pollution.
On the picture you also can spot Virgo (top center), Spica (right below mars) and Arcturus (left top corner).


Can see all four Jupiter moons, but what the object right nearby the planet and another one, which is further away and off the line?

Along with Jupiter captured M35. That was one of Messier objects I've marked this night.

Set of  Orion and Sirius. Also can see the Jupiter.
A lot of planes. Funny how they are turning around.

Do not think the best movie ever. Closer to midnight clouds become stronger and batteries almost died in my camera.

Also would suggest to watch it directly on youtube


Saturday, March 8, 2014

March 2014. Soldier's Delight Star Party

There were not a lot of people today at the star party.

Fortunately we could spot Moon, Jupiter, Orion, Sirius, Castor and Pollux, Polaris.

Later on whole skies were covered by clouds and we had to leave.



That night I tried my new device which helped me to attach camera to a telescope.
Unfortunately my scope is not stable at all and quality is not as perfect as it supposed to be.


So, I'm looking for at least a new tripod and possibly for a new telescope.