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Originally Posted by GeoffW1
Hi,
Yes, you will be impressed by Centaurus A (NGC5128), and 47 Tucana (NGC104), the very best globular clusters for city viewing.
The open cluster called the Jewel Box (NGC4755) is good viewing, as is the Wild Duck Cluster (M11) near Aquila.
Then Alpha Centaurus (Rigel Kent, a good double), Alpha Crux (Acrux, another good double), Beta Cygnus (Albireo, a lovely coloured double). Alpha Scorpio (Antares) is a red giant, worth a look.
There is a half moon up just now, and the city lights, so I'm not sure about nebula until later, but I think you should catch sight of the Ring Nebula in Lyra (M57) although it is lowish in the North.
You can star hop to all these with a low power EP, then use a higher power for a close look.
Cheers
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Geoff, Centaurus A (NGC5128) is a galaxy not a globular cluster,
Omega Centaurus (NGC5139) is the largest globular Cluster,and the Best
I know you knew that hey
Cheers
