Crescent Moon, Jupiter and high clouds

Last night (6./7.2.2011) I was again observing in Parainen. During the day, sky was completely clear, but when I arrived in my observing site, I saw some high clouds in western horizon. Also Moon was visible, it appeared as a narrow crescent and Jupiter was close to it, and together they were a beautiful sight! …

Small nebulae and problems with freezing

Second time I was observing this year was very interesting. Weather was brilliant, it was completely calm and only - 2°C. Only problems were caused by high amount of moisture in the air. Because of that, transparency wasn't as good as it might be and also because it was so calm - the moisture was …

First observing session of this year!

I was obsserving for first time this year 31./1.2.2011 in my Parainen observing site. Sky was clear, but it was very windy. Temperature was only -2 °C, but because of the wind, it felt much colder. Winter Milky way near Orion was visible as good as it ever can be here in Finland, but NELM …