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iceman
03-05-2005, 06:11 AM
Hi all.

We'd love you to take part in the May Observing Challenge (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.php?id=69,198,0,0,1,0). Please post your observing reports and sketches for NGC2808 in this thread. Discussions about the object can also be in this thread.

Please ensure scanned sketches obey the image posting guidelines when you attach them.

For deep-space images of the object, see the "Deep Space" astrophotography forum.

hector
05-05-2005, 09:24 PM
one of my favourites.
Beautifull cluster looking like a cross between Omega Cen and 47 Tuc
In the 20" it is beautifully resolved and very bright. Will be one of the objects that i will show in Hector on the weekend.

atalas
05-05-2005, 10:54 PM
hector your bringing a 20" ?

Louie:cool:

hector
06-05-2005, 10:22 PM
Hi all
Yes im bringing Hector Jnr a 20" f5 dob. It has an Argo Navis attached so if the sky is clear we will be able to do LOTS of observing.
Clear Skies
Andrew