The Sun had not long bid us goodnight, the bats were flying, the night was cooling, and the Moon shone down from high above.
Helen and I were parked up, not far from Simpson Cross, a village we know well, having lived there between 2001 and 2016.
Lots of happy memories in that village.
Great memories of my much used little Tal 1 Newtonian reflector are on my mind as I write these words.
It was my main telescope whilst we lived in Simpson Cross.
Tonight I had planned a test for the little red Vixen telescope.
I was trying out an old Japanese 12.5 mm eyepiece.
After the usual camera phone wobbling over the eyepiece routine, I eventually managed to capture a few half decent pictures.
The 12.5mm Japanese eyepiece is a definite keeper and a good match for the little red Vixen.
The night sky from this location often looks amazing, so clear and sharp, probably one of the best locations in the county.
BUT... the only trouble is that it has more than its usual share of cloudy nights!
Tonight was one of those clear cloud free telescope friendly nights.
The "V" of Taurus was upright and close by Pleiades was ready to head into the west.
When you spot the Pleiades dipping down into the westerly twilight, the Summer months are not far away.
