Splitting Sirius?

Hi, I am using a C9.25" to observe double stars, and having a great time. I had nice views of Antares and its little green companion over the summer. It turned out once I knew where to look for it, it was even easy to glimpse this even in non-optimal skies. I could even see it with my 4" Tak without too much effort.

So question is, has anyone split Sirius? If so, what techniques do you use? I know this probably calls for the steadiest of skies, but is this a foolhardy attempt?

Thanks,
Ivan

Quoting S & T,

At its current separation of 7", it is visible in an optically excellent 5 or 6 inch scope. Indeed, Sue French reported glimpsing it in her 4.1" apo refractor [A-P Traveler] in 2001, at a separation of 5.5"

I have never split it myself, but I'm sure many others have.

Good luck,
Milt

A couple of thoughts:

1. The period of the "pup" is about 50 years, anybody know what the current separation is?

2. Given the right conditions and a well collimated/cooled scope, you should be able to do it with a C9.25.

Jon

I have split Sirius a couple times. Once in early 2003 and early 2004 using a C11. The trick for me was to wait until Sirius was highest in the sky for my latitude and steady skies. Both times were in the early part of the year (January, February).

I say keep trying.

Pernel

Ivan, I've been meaning to try it for the first time ever and I was pleased to see your thread. I'll keep checking in to see how you and others do. I found the separation that someone else asked for. It's around 6.5" this year. My source for this information was the 1994 Astronomical Calendar. Gotta love that calendar!
Ken