Two nights ago my observing buddy, Bob Kirschenmann, and I were able to see the Guitar nebula in Cepheus as faint nebulosity. Bob knows this star field very well--I would not have seen it without his help and knowledge. It was a splendid night. We were able to see Pease 1 in M15 and the tiny galaxy adjacent to the ring nebula as well. Scope was 40 inch f5 Dob. I am finding that the 8mm (625X) and 13mm (384X) Ethos are worth every penny when the seeing is good enough to allow this much mag.
Guitar Nebula in Cepheus
Started by kcolter, 08/27/2008 12:47PM
Posted 08/27/2008 12:47PM
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Posted 08/27/2008 06:13PM
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Kim,
That's as far-out an observing report as I have ever seen. My congratulations to you and your buddy for your success this high level.
With my 20" I have seen the galaxy near the Ring, but it was a real grunt, I have tried and failed to see Pease 1, and I never even HEARD of the Guitar Nebula--probably just as well! Of course, I only have old-fashioned Naglers, what do you expect?
Ron
That's as far-out an observing report as I have ever seen. My congratulations to you and your buddy for your success this high level.
With my 20" I have seen the galaxy near the Ring, but it was a real grunt, I have tried and failed to see Pease 1, and I never even HEARD of the Guitar Nebula--probably just as well! Of course, I only have old-fashioned Naglers, what do you expect?
Ron
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