A duck has to quack, a crocheter has to crochet...

A nerd with a telescope and a clear warm night has to get outside!

It's been one heck of a nice night here tonight. I've been able to bike to the library, clean out my portable grills for camping, and low and behold, I could take the scope out!

This is about my 4th try at using the ST80. Other trips out have been foiled by crummy weather, wussy tripods, and other misfortune. I think the stars are aligning tonight, no pun intended.

Using the adapter plate for the Astroview mount, I have a steady ride for the scope. No dropping down or up to weird angles, no shifted images when moving the scope, and not as many wiggles as a camera tripod. I also dragged out the Denver chair that me an m brother spent the better part of 2007 making.

The moon is getting close to full, so I am not expecting to many faint fuzzies, but like they say, when the moon is out, observe the moon. I am also going to shoot for Saturn, and the beehive cluster.

This means that I am going to be busy as all get out getting stuff together for the camping trip. I know that Bobi has the yarn ready at least!




The scope on the Astroview mount... the rain gauge is keeping it company

The business end of the scope!