AstroMom was having a field day. She loves her new Pocket Sky Atlas. Getting excited about finding one start cluster and then bouncing to the next nebula.
I must be getting more familiar with the sky as I found my elusive M51-Whirlpool galaxy easier, then up to M101 (just up from M51). And then . . . .
Beautiful lightening show all night down by Decorah, IA. For 8 (when we go there) until about 3, it was continuous lightening. Not a problem viewing but great show. Started clouding up (storm broke up about 3-3:30) and then it was watching the moon and Saturn running in and out among the clouds.
Also love our new laser pointer from Z-Bolt: Duet Emerald. $68+SH, instantaneous on/off and a continuous on switch. excellent holster case, and a set of batteries. Very ruggedly built. We're very happy.
AGNFA!!