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Good thread - lots of hints here.
I used to be pretty ad. hoc., but in the past twelve months I've tried to add a bit of structure to my planning.
- I keep a running list of objects I want to hunt down.
- The list contains stuff like object type, atlas references, RA/Dec, magnitude, notes, and space for me to take notes/sketches at the eyepiece.
- I'm always adding to this list, via reading observing books, observing reports, star atlases, magazines, etc.
- If an object is likely to cause me trouble, I'll print out a finderchart from Carte du Ciel.
- I write up my notes in a log book, and check them off my list, as I bag them.
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