The sky was nicely transparent tonght. I got an even better view of Mars tonight than last. Actually could see some darker shading in parts along with the ice cap. That was fun. So I tured to Saturn…Very nice!! Saw just a little bit of banding. The nucleus of M108 twinkled for me…? A forground star? I think so. M81 & M82 looked very good…nice & bright. Then I noticed Hercules…M13 !!! Not yet high in the sky, I didn't get a very good view, but hey…it's one of my favorite targets. Good to see it again. We had company tonight so I did't get out until after the Horse Head was out of view…another time.
Happy Trails
Rick