That's an excellent explanation Les, Thanks! I thought that the mag 15-16 figure for MCG -5-33-5 is completely suspect, coz if that were true, I wouldn't have seen it.
I posed the question on Cloudynights and one member has found the actual magnitude for MCG -5-33-5 .....
14.7 (v), SFC brightness 13.9
I think the flocking and dewshield played a major part in making these objects, which are at the absolute limit of a 10", visible from my suburban backyard.
So in theory, at a truly dark sky, my scope could pick out 15th magnitude stars and small concentrated galaxies similar to 5291/MCG -5-33-5.
Man, I'm completely hooked on galaxy hunting now! I had no idea it could be so rewarding!
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Originally Posted by Dave47tuc
Mate a very enjoyable read thanks. 
Your observing skills are very good indeed.  |
Thanks Dave
Your old scope is one fine galaxy workhorse! and its the first instrument I've used which shows Saturns Crepe ring on a regular basis
Cant wait till Jupiter gains some altitude....