Hi!
This is my blog for talking about space, showing off my astronomy kit, and sharing advice with others! If you want some help, don't be afraid to ask! I have a fair amount of experience, but I'm always seeking to improve. I hope to see you around!
Messier (M) & Caldwell (C) Objects I've spotted:
M 4, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 42, 43, 44, 45, 54*, 56*, 69*, 70*, 80
C 20, 21, 41, 76, 80, 85, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98*, 99, 100, 102, 106
33/219 objects confidently identified
* unsure as to whether or not it was the object in mention or another object.
Planets (P) & Moons (M) Spotted:
P: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
M: Luna, Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, Iapetus, Titan, Tethys, Rhea
Significant/Large constellations fully identified:
Andromeda, Aries, Aquarius, Boötes, Cancer, Canis Major, Capricornus, Carina, Centaurus, Cetus, Corona Australis, Corona Borealis, Crux, Eridanus, Hercules, Leo, Libra, Lupus, Lyra, Ophiuchus, Pisces Austrinus, Puppis, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Taurus, Triangulum, Vela
Small/Minor Constellations fully identified:
Apus, Ara, Aquila, Canis Minor, Chamaeleon, Circinus, Corvus, Delphinus, Equuleus, Fornax, Grus, Hydrus, Indus, Microscopium, Musca, Norma, Octans, Pavo, Pictor, Pyxis, Sagitta, Scutum, Telescopium, Triangulum Australe, Tucana, Volans, Vulpecula
54/88 constellations identified
Current setup:
Star map, Planisphere, Red light, Compass
200x1200 Dobson w/ 40mm eyepiece, 10x50 Urbanworx Binoculars (only one lens works), Saxon Laser Collimator, A24 5G Samsung Phone (12MP? camera)
