Saturn

I brought out the scope for the first time in months to show one of my new housemates Saturn. I think she enjoyed the view. I sure did.

Now that I've been living in Santa Barbara and working as Las Cumbres Observatory for a few weeks I hope things settle down a bit. That'll allow me more time for observing. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to use some of the observatory's equipment as well.

OK view of Saturn, seeing not so great and looking into the light dome of the city.

could see 4 of the 6 satellites of saturn. Titan was the brightest followed by Rhea, Dione, and Tethys.

First light observation and very first object seen through new telescope. Amazing to see with your own eyes. Colored bands could be seen along with shadow from the rings. A few divisions could be seen in the rings. Spotted four of it's moons although not able to identify which.

After a long hiatus due to constant clouds,rain,storms,fog,etc. I finally got a chance to head out and view our ringed lady.

"God loved the planet so much he put a ring on it." -Somebody

It was a bit misty and humid out so my optics fogged up and everything had to be wiped down to get rid of all the dew it collected for the hour I was outside. Overall it was a nice experience to see Saturn for the first time this year, I hope to see it more this year.