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Old 04-12-2007, 08:30 AM
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That Was A Good Night's Viewing

Finally, enough clouds cleared away enough to see the northand eastern sector of the sky.
First view was the Pleiades, then to the Hyades. A few minutes searching for M1 (had to wait or it to come up over the poinciana tree) and was quite surprised at its size. Had a good look at the Orion Nebula and its close neighbours. After a few clouds cleared from the northern region, M31 was, as usual, stunning , M33 was easy to see, but is rather disappointing, visually. Comet Holmes was just spectacular, even without the binos, or 10" dob.
Saw M36, M37 and M38.
Well satisfied.....
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