Some early success (with assistance)

Richard · #1 12-07-2005, 06:38 PM

I purchased an 8" Dobsonian and finally took it out to the Stargazers night. Before this I had been able to see the moon and Jupiter and the double star of the pointers. Following the night at the meeting I have came home and have been able to find Omega Centauri and the Jewel Box.

This has really kick started things and I am looking forward to finding more clusters, double stars and whatever else is out there.

Mackay Stargazers have been really helpful as has this forum.

Richard

[1ponders] (Paul) · #2 12-07-2005, 06:43 PM

Congratualtion on your success. There will be no stopping you now

While its been 25 years since I've been through Sarina, I would imagine it would still be one of the few places on the East coast where good dark skies are only half an hour drive away. Lucky you.

Mick (Michael) · #3 12-07-2005, 07:17 PM

Good on ya Richard, Keep looking up mate.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #4 12-07-2005, 07:42 PM

Onya Richard!

Great that you have seen 5 things now.

Only 37 billion 129 million 804 thousand 821 to go.

Better get cracking!!

slice of heaven · #5 12-07-2005, 08:53 PM

The more you look the more you'll see

Can you quickly list those other objects for him BD ?

RAJAH235 · #6 12-07-2005, 09:59 PM

Well done Richard. All you need is a Planisphere to help you locate a few more.
Ken & Geoff, you could start with these....

L.
http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1052

elusiver · #7 13-07-2005, 12:42 PM

jewel box is awesome.. and is the first thing i look for when i'm out as a sort of warm up.. cause it's quite easy to find.

el

dhumpie · #8 13-07-2005, 12:58 PM

Richard,

Might I give you my recommendation

I say go for all the globulars. They are the most spectacular (in my opinion) DSO's and can keep you entertained for hours on end (especially since you have an 8" scope which would make easy meat out of the brighter ones). Since you have Omega Centauri, try 47 Tucana (don't know if it is too low at this time of the year though, Tucana near the SMC), NGC 6397 (Ara glob I think), NGC 6752 (Pavo glob I think), M4 (Scorpius), M22 and M55 (Sagittarius), M10 and M12 (Ophiuchus) and M13 in Hercules. There are heaps more in the the last two constellations. Now is a great time to be observing globs!!!!!

Darren

asimov (John) · #9 15-07-2005, 01:45 AM

Beaudy Richard...Go get'em!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #10 15-07-2005, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slice of heaven

The more you look the more you'll see

Can you quickly list those other objects for him BD ?

No problems Slick.

1. The Moon
2. The Southern Cross
3. The Tarantula Ne . . . . What's that? My dinner is ready? OK.

Sorry Slick, gotta go eat. I might finish the list later