FreeLists / az-observing / [AZ-Observing] Re: Great weekend, two nice comets, lots of MilkyWay

[AJ Crayon <acrayon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Now that I've got home, unpacked and caught up on my sleep . . . to add 
to Steve's report, both comets were a surprise to both of us as we 
thought the show was over.  But no!  It was still at a high point.  
Comet NEAT displayed a nice tail that was even more enhanced by my newly 
purchased comet filter.  We saw nice filamentary structure in its tail.  
These surprising views support the  statements we've heard over the 
years about comets to the effect that they can always surprise us with 
unexpected stunning views.

While Steve mentioned the view of the Veil, it was the ability of the 4 
inch refractor to show the entire eastern part.  We were also able to 
view NGC4631 at 300X in the 14 inch; there was just to much detail to 
make a drawing that was close to what we were able to see.  Just for 
grins we also viewed with the UHC.  Some of the fainter parts of the 
galaxy were lost, but not many, there were innumerable bright regions 
that showed up.

Yes, we enjoyed the observing session and hope for more,
aj

Steve Coe wrote:

>We spent some time on the area around the Lagoon Nebula and tried a variety of 
>filters and magnifications.  There are lots of faint nebulae in that area.  I 
>will haul out my notes later and make a more comprehensive post.
>
>I finished up on the Veil with my new little RFT and I am glad that was the 
>last view.  With the 22mm Panoptic and the UHC filter it is stunning.  Either 
>of the bright arcs will fit easily in the field and show off lots of nice 
>detail.  The faint nebula in between was pretty easy with averted vision.
>
>Fun was had by all;
>Steve Coe
>
>  
>


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