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I had the pleasure of viewing M104 last week from Linden (NSW) in the 30" Rev. Bob Evans' Starsplitter dobsonian telescope.
I had previously seen this galaxy in a Meade LX90-8" from Western Sydney light polluted skies.
My eyesight is not that great anymore (fifty four years have had their effect) but this galaxy was simply incredible. The central dust lane was clearly evident, and the far side bulge was easily seen. My only regret was that we did not have enough time to study the DSO more fully.
Regards,
Tony Barry
WSAAG
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