I spent some time viewing it on 1 February, using an 8" dob, and powers around 200x. Both lobes were very obvious, indicating above-average seeing that night. The nearer lobe (SE) was visibly brighter than the one on the far side (NW).
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Originally Posted by gary
Originally Posted by RobF http://www.iceinspace.com.au/vbiis/i...s/viewpost.gif
What sort of scope do you currently need to see it? 
Hi Rob,
It is seen even in an 8" as a small peanut shaped object.
To see the filaments within the Homunculus, something like an 18"
or 20" readily does it under magnification and with good seeing.
It really does look angry.  |