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Old 07-05-2019, 10:54 AM
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strongmanmike (Michael)
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Originally Posted by Allan View Post

I set up the 32" on Saturday and spent the evening touring around the showpiece objects, and around half the star party came past and had a look at some nice views. Copeland's Septet was the only faintish object I bothered with, and about 10 people got to see the tight group of magnitude 15-16 galaxies. Eta Carina and the Homunculus were crowd favourites along with M83, M104 and the Ghost of Jupiter, and Jupiter and Saturn at the end of the night.
Thanks for the amazing views Allen, best viewing session I've had at Wiruna in many years ...bloody awesome scope, thanks for bringing it along

Mike
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