[AZ-Observing] Re: R: 2008 All Arizona Messier Marathon - results
- From: Jeff Hopkins <phxjeff@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:08:26 -0700
Hi Stan,
Good point!
I think Tom (and perhaps others) uses the Sun's reflection off
objects close to the horizon after or before sunset to see the faint
fuzzys. :>) Perhaps he can give a talk about this procedure at a
future SAC meeting.
Jeff
At 10:49 -0700 04/11/2008, Stan Gorodenski wrote:
>Very good analysis Jeff and I agree, especially since this is an
>extended object. However, as you mentioned, it is very close to the Sun
>and so what you failed to take into account was the reflection of the
>sunlight off the galaxy. :-)
>Stan
>
>Jeff Hopkins wrote:
>
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