9 Jun
2015
9 Jun
'15
9:21 a.m.
Went out to Forest Land south of Vernon last night for about 4 hours of observing (figure I have to get what I can get when I can get it lately), then slept over. Great night. Started with viewing Venus, Jupiter then Saturn again, then as it was dark I moved into my prepared list in Leo and Virgo. Sketched about 8 objects and observed about 21 in total, all galaxies. I ended the night as the moon rose with a view of some of the summer highlights, M57, M27, M4, M22, M13 etc. and of course closed the evening off with Saturn which was an improved view. I may head out again tonight if the clouds hold back otherwise it is looking like Sunday through Thursday next week is the next window. -- Thanks! Jay