It's pretty bright out tonight with the moon just past full but it's also clear for a change after several days of clouds, including the remnants of hurricane Ike. I decided to grab the clear sky while I could, moon and all and checked out some doubles. I found Eps Lyr e. asily and split the double with my 9x50 RACI but could not resolve the double double even with my 10mm and 2x barlow. Maybe when there is less light and haze. I next went after Gamma Delphini but had a devil of time finding Delphinus! I could see it ok with my 7x50 binocs but it kept eluding my reflex sight and RACI. I finally gave up trying to hit almost invisible Delphinus with my reflex sight and just star hopped from Altair instead. Bingo, right on target and I was able to split Gamma Delphini just fine. It appeared somewhat light orange and blue to me.
I'll have to try again in a couple of nights when the moon rises later. The skies are supposed to stay clear for a few more days. Right now it's 57 degrees and 82% humidity.
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