The Milky Way
It atmosphere was unusually clear yesterday, allowing a good view of the night sky. I did not have my telescope available and so I enjoyed a good naked eye observation of the heavens.
The yellow half moon had just appeared over the Eastern horizon and the sky was still as dark as the light pollution would allow. A nearby streetlight was burnt out. From a dark spot the Milky Way stood out from Cassiopeia through to Cygnus and Aquila. It was especially bright in Cygnus and the rift was plainly visible. Among the highlights I could see in the sky were the deep red Herschel's Garnet Star (Mu Cephei) and the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).
It was magical being able to see the star studded sky in all of its majestic beauty.
The yellow half moon had just appeared over the Eastern horizon and the sky was still as dark as the light pollution would allow. A nearby streetlight was burnt out. From a dark spot the Milky Way stood out from Cassiopeia through to Cygnus and Aquila. It was especially bright in Cygnus and the rift was plainly visible. Among the highlights I could see in the sky were the deep red Herschel's Garnet Star (Mu Cephei) and the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).
It was magical being able to see the star studded sky in all of its majestic beauty.
posted by Albireo at 5:15 PM
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