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Originally Posted by ausastronomer
Steve,
I have observed H1,H2 on quite a few occasions in one of our 25" Obsessions. I have also observed them on a couple of occasions in Andrew Murrel's 20" Hector and my own 18" Obsession. They are very difficult in any scope under 18".
Cheers,
John B
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Thanks John for the reality check here. I refuse to credit any obs of H1, H2 in 12" scopes. I have looked for these in my 18" in very good conditions (E&F shining like beacons) and failed to see them. Perhaps if I had observed them in a larger scope I may know better what to look for. BUT I am convinced that the magnitude of these stars is no indication as to how well they can be seen due to the nebulosity surrounding them.