New images of the Cigar Galaxy, Bodes Galaxy, Pinwheel Galaxy, Whirlpool Galaxy by Tim Harpur

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I went out again last night (Saturday), but there was a heavy mist in the sky – everywhere I aimed the scope – nebulosity! But not the kind I was looking for. I did catch a glimpse of comet 73P before packing up though. All in all it was a good weekend for observing.