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Old 23-09-2007, 05:52 PM
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Ed I frequently look at NGC 253 and NGC 55 with 20x80 binoculars. Both are clearly visible and 253 is a fair bit brighter than 55. Both are visible in a 50mm finder. NGC 300 is also obvious in 20x80s but not as impressive as 253 and 55 in a scope because it has low surface brightness.
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