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Old 20-03-2012, 10:31 AM
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I'm afraid that you are probably expecting too much from your locations. I spent two months trying the find ngc5128 and then for the umpteenth time I finally became aware of a faint wisp slowly passing through my eyepiece. I went back and with averted seeing finally saw the galaxy. It was nothing like I expected.
I eventually realized it was not my scope but light pollution which was killing the image. Eventually all galaxies and nebula became easier with experience and a good dark site but still you had to learn how to see using averted vision. It takes time and perseverance and a mentor to show you how.
Matt where are you in Brisbane? Pm me and if close come round to my observatory and I can show you where a few nebula and galaxies are and record them with a camera.
Allan
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