Last night, after much hard work I managed to spot M51 from 5 miles outside of Times Square...just a note of encouragement to those city dwellers that struggle as much as I do. Im following Rod Mollise's new urban astronomy book.
M51 from NYC
Started by Peter Glus, 04/11/2007 11:48PM
Posted 04/11/2007 11:48PM
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Posted 04/12/2007 12:27AM
#1
What telescope (Meade 12"?), and eyepiece did you see it with?
Thanks for the report.
Thanks for the report.
Posted 04/12/2007 12:35PM
| Edited 04/12/2007 12:36PM
#2
Nice going Peter! 8)
I've been able to spot it from my light polluted frontyard too (10" LX-200GPS)..., but of course, there won't be nearly as much detail as what would see from a dark site... it is still fun though!
I've been able to spot it from my light polluted frontyard too (10" LX-200GPS)..., but of course, there won't be nearly as much detail as what would see from a dark site... it is still fun though!
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