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Old 08-01-2010, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Gemini2544 View Post
I looked at M42 last night I can see clearly four small stars hidding in the middle of the center star within the nebula. Never knew they were there till last night. So my scope is fixed.
Well done Doug. The Trapezium is one of my favourite targets. The E & F stars are certainly visible in my 12" here with average skies if the seeing is steady, you shouldn't have any probs where you are. Just be patient they are very faint! Only saw them the first time in October at Snake Valley.
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