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Old 07-08-2006, 01:24 PM
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Argonavis (William)
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Originally Posted by plasmodium
I don't think I'll bother looking for this baby in my 8" now!
It really is rather uninspiring, but at least you can say you have seen it. The best time is at a star party through some one else's big scope (my first glimpse with an 18), and even them most need coaching.

An interesting article on the history of this object is at:

http://home.earthlink.net/~astro-app...ead/index.html

(scroll down the bottom for links to the full story)
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