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M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy) (Galaxy, in Canes Venatici)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Mar 29 01:00:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2240

A few evenings ago, my Brother Anthony & I did some binocular viewing after our computerized telescope malfunctioned. After viewing some binocular double stars we decided to try for The Whirlpool Galaxy. We were both stunned at how easily we were able to observe this galaxy. Soon we will have our telescope up & running again.

Satellite (Satellite, est. mag -3, est. to be in Cassiopeia)
Observer: Mark D. Schneider (e-mail: markd_s@yahoo.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: Orange, California, United States of America
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Sat Mar 20 03:00:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2239

It's the last day of Winter and the ISS went over from NW to NE seen through light clouds...Spring is almost here!

Satellite (Satellite, est. mag -3, est. to be in Taurus)
Observer: Mark D. Schneider (e-mail: markd_s@yahoo.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: Orange, California, United States of America
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Wed Mar 17 03:40:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2238

3rd opportunity to observe the ISS in 2021 from SW and then it passed very close to Mars before entering the Earth's shadow near Capella.

M41 (Open Cluster, in Canis Major)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 5.1"-inch other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Sun Mar 14 01:05:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2237

This evening, I observed a hyper giant red star known as Y V Canis Majoris while cruising around Canis Major with my 5.1" short tube Newtonian Telescope. I was really impressed how red this star was.

M76 (Barbell Nebula) (Planetary Nebula, in Perseus)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 127-mm other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Wed Mar 10 00:30:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2236

This evening, my brother Anthony & I did some observing with our 5" computerized MAK. We were able to enjoy about 15 double stars as well as three galaxies. The two highlights were M1, The Crab Nebula & M76, The Little Dumbbell Nebula. It was another great night of astronomy!

M40 (Multiple Star, in Ursa Major)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 127-mm other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Mar 8 00:00:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2235

Last evening, my brother Anthony & I observed several objects with our 5" computerized MAK. We were able to observe about six galaxies including M51. We were able to see its spiral affect coming out of its core. We also observed two planetary neubulas which looked blue. The two red stars, Hind's Crimson Star & The Garnet Star looked stunningly red. The grand finally was we were able to split Sirius & Sirius B. Right now, both stars are at their farthest separation so now is the time to look at this double.

M46 (Open Cluster, in Puppis)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 127-mm other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Wed Mar 3 00:00:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2234

Last evening, My brother Anthony & I observed many objects with our computerized 5" MAK. In Puppis we had the pleasure of viewing six open clusters. We also viewed many other clusters including M44 & M35. We also observed three asteroids, Vesta, Eunomia & Acmphtrite. We saw Galaxies M51, Ngc 5195, M81 & M82. In total, we observed 31 objects including the conjunction of The Pleiades & Mars. It was a great night of observing!

M45 (Pleiades) (Open Cluster, in Taurus)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Fri Feb 26 00:00:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2231

Tonight I observed the beginning of Mars' approach to The Pleiades which will continue until March 9th. The blue stars of The Pleiades contrasts nicely with the orange color of Mars. Just to the left, Was the orange star Aldebaran with the Hyades open cluster. One more note, was Mars looked slightly more orange than Aldebaran.

Sun (Sun, est. to be in Pisces)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 62-mm equatorial reflector   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Thu Feb 25 17:05:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2230

Early this afternoon, I was able to observe growing Sunspot complex Sunspotter Solar Telescope. This spot is growing a lot however it's also going to exit the sun's face in a few days.

Satellite (Satellite, est. mag -3, est. to be in Aries)
Observer: Mark D. Schneider (e-mail: markd_s@yahoo.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: Orange, California, United States of America
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Sun Feb 7 02:35:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2229

2nd Opportunity to see the ISS go over from NW to SE and it crossed below Mars.

M42 (Orion Nebula) (Bright Nebula, in Orion)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 5.1-inch equatorial reflector   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Fri Feb 5 01:00:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2228

This evening I observed objects in both the Orion & Canis Major. In Orion, I was able to see clusters of stars throughout Orion. I was also able to enjoy double stars & asterisms. M42 & 43 were nice to see also. In Canis Major, M41 did not show very well but there were plenty of asterisms & clusters of stars there too. Now that I'm recovered from Covid, I can now resume my astronomy.

1st ISS sighting from SW to Gemini in 2021 and the weather is still nice in Winter. Also, it passed VERY close to Aldebaran!

Satellite (Satellite, est. mag -1, est. to be in Cetus)
Observer: Mark D. Schneider (e-mail: markd_s@yahoo.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: Orange, California, United States of America
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Jan 18 02:07:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2226

wow it looked like a rare Iridium Flare but COSMOS-SKYMED 2 made itself clear to me passing east of the Moon.

Jupiter (Planet, est. to be in Capricornus)
Observer: Mark D. Schneider (e-mail: markd_s@yahoo.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: Orange, California, United States of America
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Tue Dec 22 01:50:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2225

Saturn is barely visible close to the brighter one in the SW before 6pm PST.

Meteor (Meteor, est. mag -5)
Observer: Mark D. Schneider (e-mail: markd_s@yahoo.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: Orange, California, United States of America
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Sun Dec 13 10:57:30 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2224

Bolide very bright in the East.

Satellite (Satellite, est. mag -3, est. to be in Lacerta)
Observer: Mark D. Schneider (e-mail: markd_s@yahoo.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: Orange, California, United States of America
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Fri Dec 11 01:10:30 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2223

Another opportunity to see the ISS in mid-twilight from the NW but this pass was high and it went past Mars in the SE

M78 (Bright Nebula, in Orion)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 127-mm other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Wed Dec 9 00:00:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2222

Last evening, my brother Anthony & I Observed several objects with out 5" computerized MAK. For the first time, both of us finally observed M78 which is a small nebula in Orion. We also observed NGC178 which is a galaxy in Cetus. The other first timer that we saw was the Asteroid Psyche. We also saw M1, The Crab Nebula. We also saw several double stars & other objects. It was a fun night.

Satellite (Satellite, est. mag -3, est. to be in Equuleus)
Observer: Mark D. Schneider (e-mail: markd_s@yahoo.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: Orange, California, United States of America
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Thu Dec 10 01:59:30 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2221

The ISS presented another opportunity to see it going high over Jupiter and Saturn in the Southwest just before 6 pm and was seen through light cloudiness but there will be another Pass tomorrow.

Sun (Sun, est. to be in Sagittarius)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 62-mm other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Sun Nov 29 16:45:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2220

Late this morning, I observed two sunspots with my solar telescope. Sunspot #AR2785 is still huge while nearby, sunspot#AR2784 is about half the size. The facula around the large spot was really nice to look at. Also, two nights ago, I studied Tycho Crater on the moon's south pole. The crater rays were really obvious. Looking at Tycho just before full moon makes a big difference on how much you can see.

Mars (Planet, est. mag -2, est. to be in Pisces)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 127-mm other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Nov 23 23:45:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2219

Last evening, my brother Anthony & I observed several objects beginning with two planets. Even though Mars is now shrinking in size, we were still able to see several land features. The north polar hood is still very obvious. We also viewed so called Dwarf Planet Ceres which looked like a tiny blue orb. We managed to observe edge on galaxy NGC7331. It had a bright core with faint wings along side it. We also viewed globular cluster M15, several open clusters & eleven double stars. Finally, this morning, we observed the sun with our solar equipment. There were three sunspot groups on the sun & they were impressive. Both of us have pictures of the sun on our FB pages.

Sun (Sun)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 62-mm other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Nov 23 17:30:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2218

This afternoon, I observed the sun with my Solar scope. Sunspot group AR2783 contains a big sunspot with several smaller ones trailing behind. My scope was only able to see the big spot because clouds were interfering.

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