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Old 29-05-2005, 01:55 PM
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Originally posted by fringe_dweller
One commonly known method we like to do a lot with a dob for these dim objects, is to hold the end of the dob (while avoiding the heat from your hand in the view!) delicately with tips of fingers, and just jiggle the end around a little ever so slightly
I first discovered this technique looking for a comets tail.
Looking directly at it I couldnt see it , then after jiggling the scope it became obvious and virtually lept out at me. After that it was easily visible.
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