Back in the dome

I had my first star viewing night of the season last night (my volunteer work up at the Perth Observatory), and unlike the first viewing night of the season where I was not rostered on (Friday night) it was lovely and clear. I got to show the lovely jewel box open cluster, to demonstrate what a boring (if blinding) telescope object Venus is. Most interesting thing about it is that it has phases. Then it was on to the 2nd tour and alpha centauri (headlights!) and the tarantula nebula.

Not too cold (only 8.9C I think) and not too windy, which is good because one of the scopes is outside until probably Christmas.

I think my next night is the 8th which hopefully will have some moon available.