Luck - bah humbug, who needs luck! I was able to glimpse, (well sort of), this Mag 18.7 object with my Vixen 4" refractor, via a 1hr exposure back in Aug 2005.
Look up the background behind the names "Eris" and its moon "Dysnomia". Who were they, and what were they known for? That in itself is entertaining, given the debate that 2003 UB313's discovery triggered.
...and only after you've done that - remember back to its nickname, Xena. Who was the actress who played that role in the TV series?
Yes I think we are saying that .... but then again even a broken watch is correct twice a day!
(except digitals of course )
Actually when you consider it further, although they have made it clear that Eris is NOT welcome at any "Planet" family reunions they HAVE adhered to the classic naming convention for planets by naming this body after a God, and by naming the moon after the God's offspring, ie Dysnomia.
Could it perhaps be that the IAU are aware of the possibility that one day their decision to deny planethood to Eris may be reversed??
Luck - bah humbug, who needs luck! I was able to glimpse, (well sort of), this Mag 18.7 object with my Vixen 4" refractor, via a 1hr exposure back in Aug 2005.
Cheers
Dennis
Dennis Someone needs to speak to you about feeding steroids' to your telescopes . Wonderful achievement mate!
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. Nice one.
Love it
