Posts Made By: paul jones

Great sketch. I have seen detail in Syrtis off and on for a few weeks. Unfortunately, last night was TERRIBLE. I had trouble even seeing Hellas. It was much better to just lay back and take in the moon/Mars pair over the trees.

Mike, I agree. I have a terrible time finding M1. I have an 8" scope, so I don't think it is a matter of actually seeing it when it is in the field, but rather one of putting it in the field.

I completed a Messier Marathon this past spring and the only reason I found M1 quickly is that it shared a FOV with Saturn. Bit of a giveaway.

I think M68 and 83 are pretty tough, too, from my latitude. (35N)