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Originally Posted by mental4astro
Hi Graham,
Robh posted this link on another Eta Carina thread. What it shows is so amazing, you will not look upon this Star and nebula the same way again:
http://imgsrc.hubblesite.org/hu/gall...arina/tour.swf
Knowing what is actually going on here makes this giant of the sky so much more rewarding to look at now.
I too have a 17.5" dobbie. To see so many dark pillars, shockwaves, clusters, details, details, details, is just WOW.
Best bit about it, even the dark pillars can be seen in smaller scopes, say as small as 8", from the big smoke. Even through smaller scopes from a dark site.
Mental. |
I agree, it is a magnificent place to observe, I have a new appreciation for the finer detail available to the human eye with good equipment, good atmospheric conditions and a range of EPs that allow one to truly look!
bring on the clear skies!!