On 3/27/06, Rob Enns wrote:
> With only NGC 5866 (the M102 stand-in) remaining I turned the scope
> back to Ursa Major only to find a power pole between me and completion
> of my Messier survey. I disconnected the dew heaters and carried the
> scope 2 pads to the West. At 9:10pm I observed NGC 5866. Fin.
Congratulations!
I remember that I had to move my scope in order to complete my first
Messier survey from my backyard as well: My house was blocking the
southerly globs in Sagittarius.
> 37F at 9:40pm, 97% RH. Dew heaters on thermo-nuclear.
I can believe it.
Received on Mon Mar 27 12:24:10 2006