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Originally Posted by Suzy
Brent, soon as you get your 10" going, plant it on NGC104 (47 Tucanae)  It is a treat to behold and it will blow your socks off! Honest! In my opinion, this one is way better than Omega Centauri as it's not so dense and the stars were easily resolved and bright. Looking at this glob likened my reaction to seeing Saturn for the first time. Have a go for now anyway with your 4.5" in the mean time and see what you can see, if you haven't done so already. |
Couldn't agree more. I think 47 Tuc is probably the most stunning object in the night sky, not that one needs to rate them. There is something quite hypnotic about the myriad stars and the various asterisms they form. When you get you 10", have a look for the "covered wagon" - very delicate.