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- 100 Binocular Deep Sky Objects for Observing as Groups An observing . . .
100 Binocular Deep Sky Objects for Observing as Groups An observing list from the logs of Ed Zarenski e-field viewing and there just aren’t a lot of wide-field objects to view, so where should I look? My answer to those questions eep Sky Objects, all listed in groups, sometimes 3 or 4 in a gr
- Astrologs Observing Logs - Cloudy Nights
The observing form is broken into two sections and covers the front and back of the same page The top section of each form contains entries for the particular observing session (time, date, location, seeing transparency, limiting magnitude, etc) * The main observing form is an extended table with room for 20 separate observations
- Observing Abell 2151: The Hercules Cluster - Cloudy Nights
Observing Abell 2151 Observing Abell 2151: The Hercules Cluster Alan Kane - 7 09 Click on the image above for a full size (and more readable useable) image The area in Hercules bordering Serpens Caput has always interested me due the remoteness of many of the visible galaxies in that area, many
- STF 928, STT 147 and UU Aurigae - Double Star Observing - Cloudy Nights
STF 928, STT 147 and UU Aurigae - posted in Double Star Observing: On December 28, I finally had the chance to do some double star observing after a long period of cloudy skies in the south of the Netherlands I set up my 150mm Newtonian telescope on the AYO2 alt-azimuth mount and spent about three hours in Auriga For the evenings observing session, I used Discovering Double Stars II by Agnes
- Suburban Deep Sky Observing Sketching - Cloudy Nights
For my observing style, I have found that a four-inch achromat refractor on an equatorial mount provides for the best combination of portability, affordability, and image sharpness Regardless of your choice instrument, the principle factor in successful deep sky observing from a suburban location is contrast
- Southern hemisphere observing sites - Cloudy Nights
Page 1 of 2 - Southern hemisphere observing sites - posted in General Observing and Astronomy: Looking for suggestions to begin to think about a trip to a good dark sky site to see southern hemisphere targets; especially MW The site would include high percentage for clear cloudless weather opportunities; easy accessibility from Texas, and of course good dark-sky credentials A search showed
- TeleVue 22mm Nagler - Eyepieces (14mm - 55mm) - Cloudy Nights
Since Cloudy Nights asks that we give a little background on ourselves, I will say a few words here about it Aside from sporadic childhood observing, I’ve been a serious observer for the last 8 years, being mainly a hunter of deep-sky denizens from dark sites However I thoroughly enjoy both lun
- SeeStar S50 and Comet C 2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - Comet Observing . . .
SeeStar S50 and Comet C 2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - posted in Comet Observing and Imaging: Here are two SeeStar S50 images of Comet C 2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) They were taken between 7pm and 9pm on Tuesday, October 15 The site were imaging was done is Bortle 5 1 2 in a park, suburb of St Louis, Missouri The first image is the comet with most of its tail missing The next one shows the
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