The Night Sky | May 2023 | Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | Virgo Cluster of Galaxies

[@pataltman68]

Really appreciate your channel. Thanks for educating the masses!!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

You are very welcome! I enjoy making these videos and wish you clear skies!

[@charleslane8485]

Thanks!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I really appreciate your support! Thank you!

[@bullthrush]

Thank you for the look ahead. The galaxies would be great.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

It's the best time of year for them!

[@MikeYaeger-r5k]

Went to a dark site with my local astronomy club a couple nights after April’s new moon. Was able to view each of the Virgo Messier galaxies along with some others using my 8” Dob. My first visit to the Markarian Chain. Very nice. Surprised I could see so many galaxies together in the eye piece with an 8”. I especially liked M84, M86, and The Eyes.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

It sounds like you have a wonderful experience out with your club! Few things are better than that in this hobby! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!

[@MrSkySharks]

Marakarian's Chain is going to be a lot of fun to capture.

[@SaneGuyFr]

Can it be seen with eyepiece?

[@LateNightAstronomy]

It's a favorite of mine. Especially from darker skies!

[@cassacassa6426]

Thank you mate. Very educational.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Clear Skies!

[@michaelwright248]

I got my first good view of 'The Twins' near M58 on Wednesday night with my new-ish 12 in dob. I had just barely glimpsed them before in my 4.5 inch with averted vision and tapping the telescope so it was nice to see them in direct vision. Looking forward to more galaxy hunting over the next couple months.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Congrats on that view and your new scope. A new 12 inch dobsonian is looking to be my next big purchase sometime in the near future. Which one did you end up getting?

[@michaelwright248]

@@LateNightAstronomy The SkyWatcher 300p Flextube. Very happy with it.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

@@michaelwright248 That is the exact scope I am looking to get in the next year!

[@michaelwright248]

@@LateNightAstronomy I was worried collimation wouldn't hold very well travelling out to dark sky sites because of the extension and contraction, but I have been pleasantly surprised. Just have to make sure I fully extend it. There is a place where it feels like you should stop extending that won't come into focus. That might be for binoviewing.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

@@michaelwright248 Does it "click" into place when fully extended or are there tension knobs that allow you to "tighten" it into place?

[@justindesilets3526]

for me, this month, it'll be M51 and M106 with my new ASI294MC-pro!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Those will be wonderful targets. Please share your images with me over on instagram. I would love to see them!

[@recycledmatter]

Moon Jupiter Occultation May 17 early am.

[@LateNightAstronomy]

Great addition for the month! Thanks for sharing!