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Latest Observations
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Moon

Jason 304 T 60 mm f/10
100 points

21:00 Turning the Telescop on the Crescent Moon produced a most Astonishing Apparition. The Moon filled the entire Field of View almost exactly. The Dark Aspect of the Moon was clearly visible, and the Markings thereon were clearly the Same as seen when the Moon is Full. Turning my Attention to the Bright Aspect of the Moon I was struck – Almighty God Preserve Us All !! – by the Incredible Variety of Structures visible on the Surface of the Moon! Round Saucer-like Depressions ringed by Elevat...

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Venus

Jason 304 T 60 mm f/10
100 points

GALILEO PROVOCARE, or An Attempt to Replicate the Findings of the Heretical Natural Philosopher on the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth of March in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand and Fifteen

This was my first object of observation of the evening, chosen as it was low in the West, and would soon disappear behind the trees surrounding the observing site. It appeared to be of a somewhat yellowish hue, and possessed a somewhat flattened aspect on the side to the east, away from the setted sun. T...

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Moon

Naked eye
100 points

Nice 15%-ish crescent moon. I really like this phase of the moon: earth shine is prominent enough to be seen with the naked eye. Plus, the moon sets early enough to not interfere with other observations.

I made this observation through a break in the sky-soup. Here's to clear skies tonight.

From Red Rock State Park in California I observed the outer arm of the milky way. It appears as a dim "river of milk" through the sky, passing through Orion and Perseus. I had been able to see this side of the Milky Way before. Dark skies are amazing.

Great Orion Nebula

Mead LX200 (Cabrillo Observatory)
30 points

Orion is beautifully positioned in the sky right now, a constant reminder of why he is the single most recognizable constellation in the night sky. Orion, Canis Major and Taurus appear alive above us as they play out their celestial game of predator and prey.

This photo was taken back in November at Cabrillo Observatory using Spock. A favourite target for photographers, how could we pass it up?

I observed the Great Orion Nebula again tonight as I usually do during most sessions this time of y...

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Jupiter

Orion 10" Dobsonian
110 points

My first look at Jupiter was through heavy light pollution and humidity so it wasn't very clear, but we could clearly make out 4 if not 5 moons. Looking forward to taking a closer look on a dark and clear night with a stronger eyepiece.

Latest Comet

483P/PANSTARRS

Magnitude:
20.0, Peak: 17.84
Constellation
Bootes
Closest Approach
Oct. 15, 2000

Brightest Comets

A/2018 V3 ( K1924 359.9): -315.02
A/2018 V3 ( K193B 359.9): -315.02
A/2018 V3 ( K1913 359.8): -315.02
A/2018 V3 ( K1939 359.9): -315.02
A/2018 V3 ( K18C7 359.8): -315.02

Brightest Supernova

2016gxp

Last Observed Magnitude:
16.5 (Oct. 10, 2016 )
Galaxy:
NGC51
Type:
Ia
Recently observed supernovae

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