[sac-forum] Monoceros - call

 
I almost feel a little guilty asking for observations for the April issue
andyou know why - the weather.  It wasn't nice to us last weekend and it
isn't so promising this weekend.  But we can't let something like that get
inour way of having fun. Remember, Peter Argenziano provided us with a
24"X36" star chart covering 29 deg of Monoceros and covered all objects on
our list.  Let's see if we can put it to good use - out in the field!

If you are unable to get out, don't forget to look for observations you
already have.  Clean up the grammar and send them in.

For reference here's the list - copied from the newsletter - for your
reference.


Monoceros is for April; we can do at least one more winter Milky Way
constellation prior to the spring ones –and galaxies galore.  Yes we
did Monoceros last year, let’s do it again because there’s
enoughto go around without repeating.  The candidates begin with NGC2261 a
diffuse nebula called Hubble’s Variable Nebula.  Second is NGC2264 an
open cluster named the Christmas Tree that is involved in some nebulosity. 
Can you see this cluster without optical aid?  Also, about ½degree
south is more nebulosity named the Cone Nebula.  Note the similarities
between Hubble’s and the Cone.  Next is NGC2282 a diffuse nebula,
followed by the open cluster NGC2286.  Now, swing south to M50 an
often-overlooked open cluster.  Finally, slew northward to a planetary
nebulaI have yet to observe, NGC2346.  Look for color and any blinking
effect.  Don’t forget to try filters.  I am purposely leaving out the
Rosette Nebula and saving it for a future study.  Perhaps an entire column
can be devoted to this magnificent object.  Let me know your thoughts on
this. 
Hoping for clear skies,
aj

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