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Mystery Object?

Started by darryls, 04/06/2008 01:42PM
Posted 04/06/2008 01:42PM Opening Post
On 4/3/08 I observed Mizar with my 20x80 Binocs. In-between the two stars, I observed a third object! It is just a little off-center and a little south of the line between Mizar and it’s double. I checked all my star charts and computer programs but none show an object there.

On 4/5/08 I went out and again observed the same object in the same location (just to be sure). Does anyone know what this is? I am cross-posting to “After Dark” and “Deep Sky Observing” forums.

Darryl
Posted 04/06/2008 04:25PM #1
I responded to your posting in the After Dark forum.

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Posted 04/06/2008 08:34PM #2
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/C_SPRING/BIGDIP.HTM