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Old 03-05-2010, 12:32 PM
ausastronomer (John Bambury)
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Originally Posted by Kevnool View Post
Also the best time to observe the Horsehead is when its directly overhead as your looking through the least atmosphere.
Personaly i think its to late now ,look for next year.
Good luck and Cheers Kev.
Hi Kev,

I am glad you raised this point because it is something I forgot to mention. An experienced observer takes it as a given that you don't even try for threshhold targets until they have attained very good elevation. However, many less experienced people try for some of these difficult targets whilst they are still down way too low.

Cheers,
John B
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