Observing 27./28.3.2016

Date: 27./28.03.2016 Time: 21:30-03:00 Observing site: Ulvila observatory, Finland Instrument: C280/2750mm (11” Catadioptric) NELM: 5.3 SQM: 20.63 Darkness of the background sky: 3 Seeing: 3 Transparency: – Weather: Clear sky, windy, snow has already melted away Objects observed: NGC 5033 NGC 5033 I was observing at the Ulvila observatory with three other active members of …

Thought about Winter 2016

This winter has been excessively busy and hectic time. I have been working in my current job since April 2015, actually I have been working with my father in his steel trading company - the idea is that as my father is retiring during 2016, I'll be continue running the business. It's a great challenge, …

Observing in Friitala 2.-3.3.2016

Date: 2./3.3.2016 Time: 22:30-23:30 Observing site: Friitala, Ulvila, Finland Instrument: N250/1200mm (10” Newton) NELM: 5.3 SQM: 19.70 - 19.30 Darkness of the background sky: 4 Seeing: 3 Transparency: – Weather: Clear sky, calm, snow on the ground, -4C to -9C Objects observed: NGC 2266, 2304, 2395 and 2355 In the early days of March 2016, …

Observing in Ulvila observatory 1.-2.3.2016

Date: 01./02.03.2016 Time: 21:00-23:00 Observing site: Ulvila observatory, Finland Instrument: C280/2750mm (11” Catadioptric) NELM: 5.3 SQM: 19.20 - 19.60 Darkness of the background sky: 4 Seeing: 2 Transparency: – Weather: Clear sky, calm, snow on the ground, -2C Objects observed: NGC 2281, 2158, 2129, 2440 In the night between 1st and 2nd of March 2016 …

Observing in Friitala 28.-29.2.2016

Date: 28./29.2.2016 Time: 22:45-23:45 Observing site: Friitala, Ulvila, Finland Instrument: N250/1200mm (10” Newton) NELM: 5.3 SQM: 19.80-19.85 Darkness of the background sky: 3 Seeing: 3 Transparency: – Weather: Clear sky, calm, snow on the ground, -13C Objects observed: NGC 2126, NGC 1857 In late February, between the 28th and 29th of February i had a …

Observing in Leistilänjärvi 15.-16.2.2016

Date: 15./16.2.2016 Time: 20:30-22:30 Observing site: Leistilänjärvi, Nakkila, Finland Instrument: N250/1200mm (10” Newton) NELM: 5.3 SQM: 19.30 - 19.00 Darkness of the background sky: 5 Seeing: 3 Transparency: – Weather: Clear sky, calm, snow on the ground, first quarter Moon in the sky, -10 C Objects observed: NGC 1535, NGC 2539 In the night between …