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Five easiest spiral galaxies?

Started by Mta472, 03/17/2007 01:17AM
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Posted 03/17/2007 01:17AM | Edited 03/17/2007 01:18AM Opening Post
Mike Alexander
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I have a 12 inch LX90 scope.

In your opinion, from 41 degrees latitude, what would be the five easiest galaxies to see spiral detail in?

I live in rural CT where I typical get mag 6.3 skies.

Thanks..........Mike
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Ken Adey
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From the Messiers, 33, 51, 81, 83, and 101.

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Don't miss this great thread:

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