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Posts Made By: Dave Mitsky

November 6, 2005 08:33 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

November New Moon Spotting Contest

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Curt,

While flying from El Paso to Dallas on November 3rd, I noted Venus and a slender crescent Moon. The time was approximately 5:30 p.m. CST (23:30 UT).

Dave Mitsky

November 29, 2005 04:36 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Light Cup frozen by Medusa Nebula!

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Nice going with the Medusa, Ron, but I have little confidence that you'll be able to see Hind's Variable Nebula, if that's the object you meant in your report, with your 4 inch. It was one of the objects that I viewed with the 30 inch Tectron at New Mexico Skies. A very difficult object it was even with that much aperture.

I've seen the Witchhead Nebula with my 101mm Tele Vue refractor. The California Nebula is rather easy with the aid of an H-beta filter.

Dave Mitsky

December 7, 2005 03:16 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

The crab nebula

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Inge,

I've never seen them and I've observed M1 many times with apertures of 20 inches and larger with and without filtration.

Dave Mitsky

December 10, 2005 10:20 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Observing from the Cayman Islands

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Bill,

I don't think the SMC can be seen from that latitude.

There are some good lists of southern objects at http://www.seds.org/messier/xtra/similar/albi-s.html and http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/southsky/sskylist.htm

Here's another one - http://www.seds.org/messier/xtra/similar/bennett.html

Dave Mitsky

December 15, 2005 10:03 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

sky atlas companion, what's it good for?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Dan,

If you're not planning to buy the entire Uranometria in the future, the Sky Atlas Companion is worthwhile to have as a reference, IMO, despite its lack of surface brightness figures and other drawbacks.

I bought the original spiral bound version from Bob Strong at the 1995 Stellafane convention, IIRC, and it's come in handy over the years.

Dave Mitsky

January 15, 2006 04:00 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Longest FL and Widest FOV in a 1.25" ep?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Tim,

I've heard that the 35mm Celestron Ultima is able to squeeze out a tiny bit more true field of view than any other 1.25" ocular. However, you have to put up with rather long eye relief and a less than huge apparent field.

Dave Mitsky

January 23, 2006 09:34 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Go Steelers!

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Steelers 34
Broncos 17

Dave Mitsky

January 25, 2006 08:47 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Meade SWA 20mm

Posted By Dave Mitsky
If you have a 20mm (Research Grade) Meade Wide Angle (not Super Wide Angle), it is indeed an old eyepiece. It is an Erfle and was well thought of in its time.

http://www.excelsis.com/1.0/entry.php?sectionid=22&entryid=125&PHPSESSID=26db32c5f3cf8955342a2027d84e6ffa

Dave Mitsky

January 26, 2006 01:44 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

best-at-(blank) telescope for $1,500?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a true adaptive optics system at a reasonable price.

Dave Mitsky

February 10, 2006 03:17 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

DSO's in Vela, Puppis, Pyxis, Antlia

Posted By Dave Mitsky
In addition to the DSOs already mentioned, you may want to put these objects on your list:

Vela - NGC 2547
Puppis - NGC 2451 and NGC 2477
Pyxis - NGC 2627

Gamma Velorum is an excellent multiple star.

Dave Mitsky

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