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Old 26-03-2009, 05:50 PM
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Lismore Bloke (Paul)
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Thanks for the link

I wish the view of this pair through the EP was as impressive as the image, although it is still a pretty cool object!! Very prominent central star, of course didn't see that. I'll have another look tonight. I am still trying to find NGC 3132. I might try using the stars of Vela as a guide - Antlia is a bit too faint for me to pick out. NGC 2392 is also possible, once it clears the house ... my north view is rubbish - Saturn is just skimming the roof from our backyard. You must have been out late, the Scorpio area was just rising when I went to bed, so I will wait for a month or so when it is higher. Those of us who have to work can't stay out all night. Cheers, Paul.
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