It was cold while observing in a valley in the Bavarian Alps at alt. 840 m : -16 °C = 3.2 °F. With Manfred and his 16-inch bino,
from 19:15 to 23:15. Among others we could see magnificent colors in M42 and very distinct eyes in the "Owl nebula" M97.
16-inch bino with Great Dog and Orion
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With Hyades, Jupiter and Plejades
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With Cassiopeia
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This shadowy valley abounds in snow in February 2013
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Manfred on a snow bridge
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A winterly trail with Ben ...
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... and Manfred
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