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Culmination dates for major galaxies?

Started by Mta472, 11/03/2007 02:09PM
Posted 11/03/2007 02:09PM Opening Post
Does anyone know where one could find out the culmination dates for the major galaxies? In my opinion, this could be very useful information.


Clear skies.........Mike
Posted 11/03/2007 04:44PM #1
Mike
Although the S&T Pocket Sky Atlas does not give actual dates; it does organize the star charts for optimum observing for given months, which in my book is sufficient. I like its organization and the fact that it plots stars to Mag 7 rather than somewhat less for a lot of other charts.

I used its format to manufacture my star charts which are commonly Mag 9 and some to Mag 12. It is the way the entire Atlas is laid out that works for me. In the back are lists of many of the objects by classification cross referenced to pages in the atlas.

The pages are 6" X 9", however the charts are actually larger than other atlases I have seen and the charts overlap in a useful manner. Plus, it is significantly more convenient to carry.

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