[sac-forum] Re: Monoceros - call

Thanks for the "heads up" on what we should be observing next. But please
watch your language. This is a public forum!
:-)

Jack

> 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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