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Old 24-03-2009, 09:20 AM
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Lismore Bloke (Paul)
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Hi Robert

Welcome to the site and glad you had a good observing session. The Horsehead Nebula is a difficult object visually. You need very dark skies, experienced eyes and a Hydrogen Beta filter to have any hope. I have a 12" dob and have no chance from my site in suburbia. The nearby Flame Nebula is dim enough, I have no hope of lassooing the Horsie, unless with a camera.
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