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Old 16-07-2008, 12:27 AM
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Nick wrote "I was interested to read the bit about nights with a breeze make it easier to see LSB objects. What is the reason behind this? Is it so that particles in the atmosphere aren't in static positions and therefore scattering light in constant positions?"
I think it is because transparency is better, and their is no haze or less haze. On the other hand seeing is usually worse when it is windy.
The Fornax dwarf galaxy (PGC10074) is a good example of a LSB object. It is visible in 20x80 binoculars when conditions are excellent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fornax_Dwarf.jpg
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