Monthly Archives: February 2012

Blog Sat 18th of Feb 2012 Recently Owen Brazell a well know figure in UK amateur Deep Sky Astronomy has been vocal in his doubts around others deep sky observation, one of those on the receiving end of Owen’s scepticism is … Continue reading →

Blog Friday 10th February 2012 A bitterly cold night that saw the mercury drop to the lowest level I have ever known or recorded        -16?C. I wanted to get an early observation in before Moon rise; my primary objective was … Continue reading →

Blog Saturday 4th February 2012   I got it this morning, persistence paid off. I got to sketch Comet P1 2009 Garradd in the same field of view as Hercules number 2 chandelier M92, see my sketch here In addition … Continue reading →

Blog Friday February 2012   After my disappointment in not getting a sketch of comet Garradd & M92 together I was determined to make the most of the closest pass on the next morning (Friday 3rd) so this evening I … Continue reading →

Blog Thursday February 2nd Alarm set for 4am on a very chilly -5 morning out into the observatory by 15minutes passed with hot tea I had readied everything for a widefield session the evening before in preparation my aim was … Continue reading →

Blog Tuesday January 31st A lovely clear evening allowed me to create a Lunar sketch, it was bitterly cold so I was pleased to be using the Watec camera to view the stunning Lunar surface from the warm comfort of … Continue reading →