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Old 14-09-2021, 04:21 PM
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strongmanmike (Michael)
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I have mentioned being able to see the very faint full Zodiacal bridge from Eagleview...well here is a lovely photo of it:

Zodiacal Bridge

Need the darkest of skies to spot it

The other faint feature visible in the linked photo and that is also noticeable from Eagleview, is the enormous breadth of the Milky Ways central bulge, the very faintest extensions are like a huge gossamer glow around the brighter central more commonly seen bulge. I was able to trace this faint halo with the SQM-L meter too, it was registering out to some 45deg or more from the plain of the Milky Way! It wasn't until the Milky Way had got riiight over to the western horizon that this outer glow stopped affecting the SQM readings at the Zenith and they moved towards the 20.20 mark and beyond!

Mike

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