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Originally Posted by astroron
Malcolm, I can see where John Herschel could mistake it for two objects as the starlike nucleus can at times make it look as two close objects.
Glen Cozens (GlenCon here) estimated that Herschel's 18.5" speculum mirror was the equivalent of a goods 16" mirror of today's telescopes.
My view of the galaxy was not the best, the seeing and transparency was as I said average.
I have seen it much better in the past.
Best of luck with your obs of the SN,let me know how you got on?
I will be interested to see if it is visible in a 12" scope.
Cheers  |
Unfortunately I don't have a 12" anymore, will be make do with the 20". Might try to steal a look through a 12" at the camp on the weekend if I can.
Malcolm