First Light on a 16” Dob

[glenc (Glen)]

On Tuesday night I had my first good look at IC 443.
Here is an image from Paramount in the UK http://www.imagingtheheavens.co.uk/U...443%281%29.jpg
The star is eta Gem.

[glenc (Glen)]

This morning I observed from 1:30 am (Moonset) to 3:30 am DST.
I looked at nebula and PN first with a 21mm EP and UHC filter.
Then I looked at some of the nebula and PN again with a 13mm EP (no filter) as well as galaxies and globulars.
When it started getting hazy I finished off with Mars, Saturn and a few OC.
NGC 2261 was my favourite today https://picasaweb.google.com/1100488...34790664524514

[Gem (Grant)]

Glen,

I'd tip that Herschell had darker skies...

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by glenc

On Tuesday night I had my first good look at IC 443.
Here is an image from Paramount in the UK http://www.imagingtheheavens.co.uk/U...443%281%29.jpg
The star is eta Gem.

Glen what is your impression of IC433,is it as clear as say NGC6888
I have not looked at IC433,so that is something to observe in the next session,Whenever that is
Cheers

[glenc (Glen)]

Ron, IC 433 in a 16" is like NGC 6888 in a 12".

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by glenc

Ron, IC 433 in a 16" is like NGC 6888 in a 12".

Thanks Glen
Cheers