I use a filter wheel so I can try with various filters. Thanks for the comments I will definitely try it out.

Hey Mark, I checked that Brandon 24mm eyepiece I was telling you about and it is labeled as a Vernonscope.

I plan on going, I will RSVP.

I only have one telescope I use for this. But I will add that to the list since I'm hoping to get some looks thru some other people's telescopes if I say pretty please. I'm going to the Staunton River

Last night from home I observed my first 3 objects for the Astronomical League's Planetary Nebula program. My Sky Quality meter showed 18.8 - 18.9. It seemed to be getting better as evening wore on. B

Yes. I've already started planning on it and ordered the recommended AL book on the program. I think this will take quite a bit more work than the urban program but I'm looking forward to it. Being ab

Thank you for the information about being dark adapted. From my backyard I doubt they were very dark adapted. That makes a lot sense. I'll revisit some of these again making sure my eyes are dark adap

I used to see red stars in the double cluster but now they all look orange to me. I don't know if that is because my eyes have gotten older or what. I spent my time last.night looking at carbon stars

I took a quick peek at the Planetary Nebula Program and it does sound like one I would like. The recommended minimum scope size is 8 inches and I have an 8 inch SCT but that sounds like it would be pr

BTW, when I was doing this program I tried to view each object two or three times and I included all my observations is the logs that I submitted to the Astronomical League. The AL representative requ

Last night I completed all the observations I needed to complete the Astronomical League's Urban Program. This morning I polished up my logs and submitted them for review - hopefully they will be sati

I have sent in my registration fee for the Staunton River Star Party Spring 2022 In the email they requested a head count for groups but I don't know if anyone in BBAA is keeping track or not. But, if

I plan on going. I signed up for the last one but forecast was bad for the entire week so I did not go. I'm sure it will better this year!

I was out last night and I agree that the ISS pass last night was fantastic. The pass was almost surreal, it was so bright and just moved so beautifully. For me it was the best pass I've seen of the I

I'm packing for the trip to the JRSPSP today. I expect to arrive at JRSP around 1pm to 2pm. George, since you said you are leaving early Friday you'll probably beat me there. Not sure if there are any

I was going to RSVP on the website but I don't see the event on the calendar.

Sean, I will attend if weather looks favorable. I had registered for the week at the Staunton River star party and did not go because the forecast was bad for the entire week. Hopefully weather outloo

Yeah. I can only stay thru Thursday night and I'm hoping for at least two good back to back nights. Here's hoping the forecast improves - which it already has some. .

I realize now trying to work up a list of impressive red stars probably isn't feasible since they are variable and could look different each time you check them out. I did some googling on stars that

Yes. Another bright yellow-blue pair. I'll definitely check it out. Plus it's in cancer - which is my sign. The astrologer in me wants to check that out! Just KIDDING! Thanks.