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Ralph, I believe it's IC1296. Discussions indicate it takes an 18-20" scope to pull it in visually. Darrell ...
On 2/1/06, snorkler@... <snorkler@...> wrote: I believe it's IC1296. Discussions indicate it takes an 18-20" scope to ... Here's an observation with...
... That report does not call it difficult... and yes, conditions cab make all the difference. I saw it steadily in my 18" at SSP last year. [Non-text...
... That is true. That doesn't mean it's not difficult. His description of it makes it sound difficult to me. Also, I have looked for this object casually a...
Yeah, right ZZ... Compared to view thru Steve's 17.5", I can certainly understand how you'd have a heck of a lot more difficulty seeing it in your dinky,...
... Were you using a finder chart? When I oberved it, I was using The Sky on my laptop. The litle fuzzy was right where the software said it should be... ...
... Nope. I was trying to observe it casually. I was looking for "something near M57 that looks like a galaxy". I missed it the two or three times I tried....
IC1296 is a pretty good target for moderate aperture. I've noticed that it does require transparent skies as I could not see it in my 22" on some nights and...
... I agree. on some nights and other nights it was a direct vision object with my old ... Well, that's certainly how I felt about it at SSP last year with my...
I can remember looking for this several times during those days when we had those blockbuster parties on FP behind the ranger house. I never did see it from...
Thanks everyone for identifying this faint galaxy as IC1296. I'll be taking my C14 into the dark skies of Klamath Falls this summer so I'll see if I can spot...
I am wanting to graduate from my ancient 6" Edmund Scientific reflector to something that can really pierce the night sky, and I'm looking for input from...
Hey Ray, Get a Dob with an equatorial platform. I wouldn't worry about trying to do astrophotography with the budget you've suggested. That's going to take a...
... Not really. These objects can all be observed satisfactorily with any kind of decent scope, large or small. Given equal quality and good sky conditions,...
Ray, you want to do two things. a) get hold of the Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Dickinson and Dyer. Best resource for current gear. Has exactly the...
... "Up-to-date" is important. The last update to the Freeman file was 6 years ago. Lots has changed in that time. Particularly with large light-weight...
ZZ bin Muller just went - ... More color. Richer color. Fainter galaxies. Are you drooling yet, Friend? There's another side to that coin, Hickson Man. Jim...
... Between the Goddess and myself, we've owned <read: bought and sold> lots of different quality and types of scopes ranging from 3" refractors to 12" ...
Hi Ray, I've been thinking about your question for a few days now. I was thinking along the lines of recommending you a C11 with either a fork mount or even...
Hi Ray, The important thing in buying a telescope is to be well informed and know your options. Going out and mooching views is great advice, but be ...
... once you buy a scope, you're glued to it for life. Silly notion, huh? Pay them no mind. Yoo hoo. Is there a listadmin in the house? Time for file...
... Yes, I must agree with my esteemed colleague. Between Jim and I, we've pretty much covered the gamut when it comes to buying and selling scopes. So........
... Ray, Honestly, get a 10" Dob. Good aperture, easy to transport, quick set up and tear down. After a good dozen years or more, I still have mine. You'll...
Yah...if you or anyone interested in the 30" let me know...lol I can bang together my 22" in 5-10 minutes easy. I have everything dialed in. And I'm the...
Hey Ray.. I'm in W.Sac. I pull my 10" Dob out every night there is even the slightest break in the clouds. If you want to come peak through mine I am always...
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