Astronomers..........

[RegMolehusband]

.....what is the star currently close to the Moon, and the particulary bright one low in the southern sky(Venus?)?

[RegMolehusband]

They are both Jupiter?

[RegMolehusband]

Thanks Eric and thanks TH. I know they're not stars as such. Just using the general term.

I've always been fascinated by the night sky but have never lived anywhere suitable to do any proper viewing. I should do so now out in the country a bit.

[RegMolehusband]

Wow! I've just looked at Jupiter through my old 10x50 Miranda binocs and I can indeed see the two moons! That's a first for me, thank you Eric.

[RegMolehusband]

Right - where do I point my 1976 10x50's to see our neighbouring Andromeda galaxy please?

[RegMolehusband]

The clouds have arrived over rural Shropshire now

[RegMolehusband]

I've ordered a pair of Celestron Skymaster 25x70 binoculars. they should arrive tomorrow. I'll now spend some time becoming familiar with what's what amongst the constellations to get the best out of them.

[RegMolehusband]

Thanks Nelly, I'll see if they will attach to my camera tripod. Otherwise I'll buy one.

[RegMolehusband]

Well so far looking through the 25x70 bins I see slightly bigger stars However Jupiter's moons are quite clear now.

I'm looking forward to Stargazing Live tonight.