Sugarloaf Friday 18th December

Hi Aubrey
It was looking a little iffy to begin with, the cloud looking like it would spoil the show.  They made their appearance eventually, Jupiter visible to the naked eye first, a little later Saturn was seen.  I used my 20x90 binoculars, three of Jupiter's moons were seen, there was no sign of Titan.
There were a good number of people there, I left a little after 5.00.  The Wind was strong and it was cold.
Paul

Hi Aubrey,

As Paul said it was a successful (if cold) evening.

I'll be there tomorrow at 4.

Michael.

That's great news from you both, Paul and Michael.

Massive congratulations to you both!!

I'll be up at the Sugarloaf for 4 pm on Sunday with the scope and 6 layers of clothing on.

We seem to be promised clear skies again for tomorrow Sunday.

Very best regards from Aubrey.

Very many thanks Paul, and Michael for your reports. The only thing I can add to them is that I managed to spot a 4th Moon, but I'll have to confirm whether it was one of Jupiter's. 

I observed it at 138X. Through the 9mm eyepiece, which has a 66 degree AFOV, I had both planets in the eyepiece. 

Looking forward to seeing them again this evening. 

All the best, 

Darren. 

Hello All,

The weather is looking good so I will be heading up. See you at 4.

Michael.

Valerie and I are having a quick lunch.
Then we will be at the Sugarloaf at 4 pm.

Come on now! Who else is coming??

Clear skies are guaranteed for today Sunday!

Aubrey.