Observing 30./31.8.2016 in Ulvila observatory

Date: 30./31.08.2016 Time: 01:00-01:30 Observing site: Ulvila observatory, Finland Instrument: C280/2750 mm (11” Catadioptric) NELM: 6.2 SQM: 20.68 Darkness of the background sky: 3 Seeing: 2 Transparency: – Weather: Clear sky, calm, +13C Objects observed: NGC 6834 During the night between 30th and 31st of August 2016, I stayed at the Ulvila observatory after the … Continue reading Observing 30./31.8.2016 in Ulvila observatory

Observing 27./28.8.2016 in Stormälö

Date: 27./28.08.2016 Time: 23:30-02:30 Observing site: Stormälö, Parainen, Finland Instrument: N250/1200 (10” Newton) NELM: 6.6 SQM: 21.04-21.22 Darkness of the background sky: 1 Seeing: 2 Transparency: – Weather: Clear sky, light breeze, dry air, no dew problems! +13 - +11 °C Objects observed: NGC 6756, 7296, 7510, 7142, 1245 In late August I was able … Continue reading Observing 27./28.8.2016 in Stormälö

Observing in Leistilänjärvi 11./12.8.2016

Date: 11./12.08.2016 Time: 00:00-03:00 Observing site: Leistilänjärvi, Nakkila, Finland Instrument: N250/1200 (10” Newton) NELM: 5.7 SQM: 20.13 Darkness of the background sky: 4 Seeing: 2 Transparency: – Weather: Partly cloudy sky, calm Objects observed: NGC 1513 During night between 11./12.8.2016, we went out with my fellow astronomy friends to have a perseid party in Leistilänjärvi, … Continue reading Observing in Leistilänjärvi 11./12.8.2016

Observing in Friitala 10./11.8.2016

Date: 10./11.08.2016 Time: 00:15-02:00 Observing site: Friitala, Ulvila, Finland Instrument: N250/1200 (10” Newton) NELM: 5.7 SQM: 20.14 Darkness of the background sky: 4 Seeing: 2 Transparency: – Weather: Clear sky, windy, some high clouds, +12 C Objects observed: NGC 7062, (variable stars) The opening of deep sky observing season 2016-2017! The sky was still light, … Continue reading Observing in Friitala 10./11.8.2016