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Lion Nebula SH2-132 - RC71

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Posts Made By: Dave Mitsky

August 11, 2005 09:32 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars this morning - Aug 10

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Bruce,

My last telescopic view at this year's Stellafane was of Mars at 360x through the 13" f/10 Schupmann medial refractor. The CM was about 20 degrees at the time and the SPC was very obvious.

Dave Mitsky

August 13, 2005 07:01 PM Forum: Eyepieces

31mm Nagler - Is it really worth it?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
The 31mm Nagler certainly does deliver the goods but it is just a tad too expensive (and heavy) for my tastes.

Dave Mitsky

August 20, 2005 06:42 PM Forum: Star Parties

Anyone going to the Black Forest Star Party?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
I'll be there as well. Look for a 12.5 inch Starsplitter Compact and a silver Toyota Matrix next to my friend Tony's 14.5 inch Starmaster and a dark blue Explorer.

I'm attaching a shot that I took at CSSP last May.

Dave Mitsky

August 27, 2005 08:31 AM Forum: Star Parties

Anyone going to the Black Forest Star Party?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Hopefully...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2%2Bshtml/145105.shtml?5day?large

Dave Mitsky

August 28, 2005 06:00 AM Forum: After Dark

mars over two nights

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Thanks for posting your fine images, Alan.

Dave Mitsky

August 31, 2005 05:47 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Comets and planets/asteroids

Posted By Dave Mitsky
I agree completely, Inge.

Dave Mitsky

September 9, 2005 05:07 PM Forum: Star Parties

South Jersey Star Party or Stella-Della Star Party

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Philip,

I've been to both of them. The skies are clearly better at the SJSP (and the park is quite nice). The Stella-Della-Valley Star Party is very well run and is a fun event. If you're primarily interested in observing, keep in mind that Philly is not far south of the S-D-V site.

Dave Mitsky

September 10, 2005 07:02 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Huge sunspot AR 10808 2005-09-10

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Both are excellent images, Doug. Do you use a camera bracket or just hand-hold the camera?

I had a look at AR 10808 in h-alpha this morning with my PST but didn't bother to use my white light gear.

Dave Mitsky

September 16, 2005 03:51 AM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Mars, 2005/09/13

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Here's another, slightly better shot of Mars from that session.

Dave Mitsky

September 16, 2005 10:33 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Astro trip to the south

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Inge,

Try the objects in the appropriate constellations on these lists:

http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/sskybino/ssbinoc2.html

http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/southsky/sskylist.htm

NGC 4945 is a splendid galaxy located in Centaurus. I believe that you should be able to see NGC 6397 (in Ara), one of the best globulars in the heavens.

Dave Mitsky

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