Yeah it's was very cold the first night I took out on deck at like 11pm to 3am and I had one hell of a time. Was really frustrated at first trying to get the star pointer and scope aligned, but now I have dialed in the star finder with scope. I just havent had any luck with the weather lately. It is usually very clear in the day, but once night falls it clouds up...so hopefully tonight I will get out. My back deck is perfect as there aren't any trees blocking view and no light pollution what so ever....black black sky!! I haven't gotten to any other planets yet other than Saturn....but excited!