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[billferris@xxxxxxx]

Atmospheric seeing is another contributor. The central star is seen against the 
subtle nebulosity filling the planetary's annulus. Typically, magnifications of 
350X or greater and good seeing are required to make the detection. High 
magnification lowers the surface brightness of the background nebulosity 
enough to allow the ~15.2 magnitude central star to emerge. If the seeing is 
soft, the star bloats and blends into the background nebulostiy. But when the 
seeing steadies, the central star pops into view. On nights when the central 
star is visible, nearby IC 1296 makes a fine challenge for moderate to large 
aperture.
Bill in Flag


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From: Stan Gorodenski <stan_gorodenski@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: AZ-Observing <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:15 am
Subject: [AZ-Observing] M57



Well, I am certain I have finally seen the central star in M57 with the 
6", although I am sure seeing the central star is no big feat for all 
ou experienced observers.  I never saw it with the 12.5" Dall-Kirkham. 
t pretty regularly pops in and out using averted vision. Sometimes it 
eems very defined. I am wondering if this may be when it hits a more 
ensitive rod in my eye, or because it is on the borderline of 
isibility stochastically a times a rod gets hit with a few more photons.
tan

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