[AZ-Observing] Re: Nice and clear
- From: Steve Bell <SteveB0513@xxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2013 05:55:44 -0700
Thanks, Steve. I saw it in someone’s 18” at Sentinel or Vekol once and
convinced myself I had seen it with my 14” Dob once, but other attempts have
been negative. Assuming it’s clear and warmer than arctic weather here in
Idaho, I may give it a try this weekend. I’ll probably cheat and use the 14.
Steve
On FridayDec 27, 2013, at 12:27:13 AM, stevecoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi Steve;
>
> We used a 16mm Explore Scientific 68 degrees eyepiece and no filter.
> It was difficult, I only detected it with averted vision and Bob did not
> see it at all. Bob also has a 24mm and we used it to find the field and
> center the Horsehead and then went to higher power. It is a difficult
> and low contrast object with this much aperture, I only see a notch in
> the nebulous streamer in which it is located. The photo in Burnhams is
> a good guide.
>
> Clear skies;
> Steve Coe
>
> On 26.12.2013 16:33, Steve Bell wrote:
>> Steve,
>>
>> What mag/eyepiece/filter did you use on the 9.25 for the Horsehead?
>> I might give it a try this weekend; never considered it possible with
>> this scope.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Steve Bell
>> Boise/Expatriate Phoenician
>>
>
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