[AZ-Observing] Re: Sight of a lifetime - and a problem

The Magellanic Clouds are unmistakeable, but they are separated pretty far
from Crux.  This time of year, the Southern Cross is below the South
Celestial Pole for most of the night.  The Magellanic Clouds, however, are
riding high above it for most of the night.  Look for two sizeable patches
of light that are similar in brightness to an average part of the Milky Way,
but are completely detached from it.  You're looking for something as large
as the Large Sagittarius Star Cloud.

Thanks. I have a map now. The area of nebulosity I was looking at was in
Carina, apparently. If I get another clear night before the end of the trip
this week, I will try for 47 Tucanae and Omega Centauri.


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