Splitting Mimosa from Sydney sounds like a big challenge Joe. Are you going to try early morning or wait a few months as it must be quite low in your sky? If you cannot see the companion, I would try without the Fringe Killer as it robs you of some light. Good luck and I will be interested to hear how you go.
I agree the contrasting Mimosa and DY Cruxis is a fine sight.
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Originally Posted by bigjoe
Was looking to split a bunch of doubles including Beta Crucis, the 2nd brightest star in the Southern Cross as I did a few years back ..When I could not help, once again being struck at how RED, DY CRUCIS (A Carbon Star ) is.
No its not the reddest , V Hydrae maybe to me..but its contrast against the white primary of Mimosa is a sight for anyone..it looks as if it is part of this difficult double, but its not, at 1min of arc away.
I will report back if I can split Mimosa in a 6inch doublet at f5 and Baader Fringe KILLER. Mimosa 2010 PA was 326° and Sep was 42.6", but primary a glaring Mag 1.28 .. with companion 11.4; a delta Mag of 10.12!
Now this is going to be tough in the city, may try in my semi rural location.
bigjoe
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