Going to do some hunting tonight.

[Craig.a.c (Craig)]

Well I just finished making a small list of things to look for tonight. Here is what I am going to try and find.

Crux
NGC-4755 Open cluster.

Centaurus
NGC-5128 - Galaxy
NGC-5139 - Globular cluster

Carina
NGC-3372 - star clusters and nebula

Virgo
M104 - 'Sombrero' galaxy

I only have a set 10x50 binoculars and a 4.5" reflector so I don't like my chances of seeing to much.

I cant wait to upgrade to a nice 10-12" Dobsonian.


I will put an update in tomorrow and list what I found in the list.

[omnivorr]

Happy hunting! ..it's all 'cumulus' & 'nimbus' here

[erick (Eric)]

With patience, you'll get all those, Craig! I look forward to your report!

[Craig.a.c (Craig)]

I spent about 3 hours out last night with my scope and found a few things that were on my list.

Crux
NGC-4755 Open cluster. Nice small cluster, very easy on the eyes. When I put in the 10mm eyepiece I could make a few small orange stars and what looked to be a few green ones also.

Centaurus
NGC-5139 - Globular cluster Not sure if I found this or not?!?! While scanning the sky with my 10x50 binoculars I saw what looked to be a very large round fuzzy patch. Through my telescope all I could see was still a large round fuzzy patch, tried using 20mm and 10mm eyepieces and got no detail, will have to try again tonight.

Carina
NGC-3372 - star clusters and nebula. This one was probably the highlight on my night. Very nice open cluster, spread over a large area with what looked to be some reflection nebula around the stars. In the middle of it all was a dark band with very few stars.

[Matty P (Matt)]

Originally Posted by Craig.a.c

I spent about 3 hours out last night with my scope and found a few things that were on my list.

Crux
NGC-4755 Open cluster. Nice small cluster, very easy on the eyes. When I put in the 10mm eyepiece I could make a few small orange stars and what looked to be a few green ones also.

Centaurus
NGC-5139 - Globular cluster Not sure if I found this or not?!?! While scanning the sky with my 10x50 binoculars I saw what looked to be a very large round fuzzy patch. Through my telescope all I could see was still a large round fuzzy patch, tried using 20mm and 10mm eyepieces and got no detail, will have to try again tonight.

Carina
NGC-3372 - star clusters and nebula. This one was probably the highlight on my night. Very nice open cluster, spread over a large area with what looked to be some reflection nebula around the stars. In the middle of it all was a dark band with very few stars.

Looks like you had a pretty good night Craig. I agree with you, NGC 3372 is a magnificent sight in any scope.

Did you get to see the Sombrero galaxy (M104)?

[Craig.a.c (Craig)]

Originally Posted by Matty P

Looks like you had a pretty good night Craig. I agree with you, NGC 3372 is a magnificent sight in any scope.

Did you get to see the Sombrero galaxy (M104)?

Hey Matty.
Had a great night. It is more fun when you make a list of what you want to see instead of just pointing the telescope not really knowing what to look for.
I got caught up looking at NGC 3372 and forgot to look for M104 , I will have another go tonight.

Cheers - Craig.

[§AB]

cool man, enjoyed your report