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It has been two years since I last observed this triple double. I have since moved closer to Hobart and and I was interested to see if the slight increase in light pollution would make a difference. It was a good night with well above average seeing and highly transparent skies.
I was able to resolve all three doubles at 160X magnification, as was the case two years ago.
149901 - near equal pair, easily split.
15004 - faint companion showing as clear and distinct pin prick of light.
150083 - most difficult of the three given mag difference and 1.9" separation, but the companion was clearly visible. Notes and recollection suggests this was more difficult than my observation two years ago.
It is an enjoyable view with all three doubles visible and resolved in the same field of view.
Vixen NA140SS with 5mm LVW giving 160X, 0.9mm exit pupil and 24 arc min FOV.
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