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Report now updated!
Orestis - thanks for your comments. I like to include my starhopping as it helps if I need to go back, also confirms that I am on the right object when I write up my notes. The Eight burst was visible in my scope without the OIII, the filter merely improves contrast, it doesn't make it actually brighter. Dark skies and a reasonably dark site will help.
Paul- Uranometria is brilliant, remembering many of the objects in it are not visible in small scopes as they are faint and small, but for the purposes of finding things that are visible, it is great. These atlases are my most used accessories, definitely worth every cent.
The Field Guide (Vol 3 of the Uranometria set) is just a listing of all the objects on the maps, no use unless you have the maps. The maps are great for the SMC, but be patient.
Rob, thanks for your comments, hope to have another go at the Eight Burst at a darker site next week.
Malcolm
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