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Old 19-09-2007, 12:14 PM
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okiscopey (Mike)
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Originally Posted by ausastronomer View Post
… The ability to observe dim objects is an aquired and learned skill … I would recommend you try to get a weekend away out west and spend a couple of nights observing under truly dark conditions …
Yes, I’m aware of these factors. I hope that outlaying some of my forthcoming retirement dollars on a place in the Rylstone-Mudgee-Ilford area with a bigger light bucket (SDM?) and more observing time will help offset the one factor I can’t change ... 60-year-old eyes!
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