| Dave Mitsky |
| (Postmaster) |
| 05/26/09 02:07 PM |
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Re: Deep Sky Objects for light polluted area
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There are a number of links on urban astronomy posted at http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=ss&id=152
Two articles that you may want to consult are posted at
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/3303991.html and
http://ezinearticles.com/?Urban-Astronomy---Seeing-the-Skies-in-Light-Polluted-Areas&id=1468200
Open clusters and high surface brightness planetary nebulae are the best deep-sky targets for city observers, although a number of globular clusters and some bright emission nebulae such as M8 and M42 and galaxies like M31, M81, and M82 can also be seen.
Here are some lists of deep-sky objects that are visible from cities:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/projects/3074841.html
http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/urban/urbanld.html
http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=4744
Dave Mitsky