· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Observing >> Deep Sky Observing Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Demelza super member Reged: 05/07/06 Posts: 184 Loc: The Netherlands Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC)       #3351323 - 09/23/09 10:46 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   A lot of (beginning) observers use the Messier list for finding relative bright objects. However, there are much more bright objects to see in the night sky, but aren't part of the Messier list. Because we haven't found a decent, obvious list with bright objects, several members of the Dutch forum www.astroforum.nl made the Bright Objects Catalogue, or BOC. You can find the list here: http://www.astrowiki.nl/index.php/Bright_Objects_Catalogue Here you can find (in the attachments), the list for Meade Autostar: http://www.astroforum.nl/astroforum-s-boc-lijst-autostar-tour-t20871.html -------------------- Take a look at my website: Observing the night sky. Post Extras:       roccodm super member Reged: 01/15/08 Posts: 102 Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: Demelza]       #3351381 - 09/23/09 11:17 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for the link looks great - now if only it would stop raining clear skies rocco Post Extras:       Astraforce Paul Carpal Tunnel Reged: 04/05/05 Posts: 1879 Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: roccodm]       #3352054 - 09/23/09 04:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for posting this! It's always fun to see a new DSO list. Post Extras:       joec33 super member Reged: 06/13/09 Posts: 111 Loc: Chester, N.Y Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: Astraforce Paul]       #3354464 - 09/24/09 06:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I was looking for something like this, thanks Demelza! Hope to use it this weekend. -------------------- “I'm not perfect, but who are we kidding, neither are you.” Jeremy Grey An Over accessorized XT10i 80mm Meade Series 5000 Apo w/duelspeed focuser Vixen VMC110L Orion Starblast6 Meade DSI PRO II, Orion S.S Autoguider Advanced GT Mount Kendrick Dew System Post Extras:       John Kocijanski Carpal Tunnel Reged: 08/22/03 Posts: 1663 Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: Demelza]       #3359284 - 09/27/09 08:34 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Great list. Thanks for the link. -------------------- Deep Space Observer 10 * SPC-8 * C102 HD f/10 * XT 4.5 * Orion/Moonlite 80ED * PST * Post Extras:       Demelza super member Reged: 05/07/06 Posts: 184 Loc: The Netherlands Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: John Kocijanski]       #3366466 - 09/30/09 04:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You're welcome! I hope this list is a useful one! -------------------- Take a look at my website: Observing the night sky. Post Extras:       droid rocketman Reged: 08/29/04 Posts: 4040 Loc: ohio Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: Demelza]       #3374084 - 10/06/09 08:49 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   dont try having yahoo translate it...lol. Open ASTRE hope / Planetary spray / ASTRE scheme hilarius -------------------- 12 inch Truss Reflector "John" 102mm Celestron C102HD Tasco 7TE5 60mm Classic Tasco 9TE5 60mm Classic Celestron Ultima 2000 SCT Remains of an 8 inch dob Celestron Comet catcher(orange tube) 1960 Edscorp Space Conquerer 6inch f/8 10x50 Bushnell Binoculars. 11T 4.5 inch Tasco reflector Lunograsso? 60mm Telescope Club Post Extras:       Demelza super member Reged: 05/07/06 Posts: 184 Loc: The Netherlands Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: droid]       #3374258 - 10/06/09 10:50 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Maybe a translation would be helpful: Open sterrenhoop = open cluster Planetaire nevel = planetary nebula Sterrenstelsel = galaxy Reflectie nevel = reflection nebula Bolvormige sterrenhoop = globular cluster H-II gebied = H-II area Cluster met nevel = cluster with nebula -------------------- Take a look at my website: Observing the night sky. Post Extras:       Sarkikos Pooh-Bah Reged: 12/18/07 Posts: 1059 Loc: Suburban Maryland Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: Demelza]       #3374295 - 10/06/09 11:08 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Demelza, Thanks for the list. I'll look over it and see if any have slipped through the cracks in my own personal observing list. To me it always makes sense to do the bright, easy stuff first! Clear Skies, Mike -------------------- Celestron 10" f5 Newt on 1stBase (DSO) Zhumell 8" f6 Newt, Bosma 6" f12 MCT (NSO) 6" f5 Newt, 130ST, 4.5" f4.4 Ball w/GLP, ST80 w/Crayford (RFTs) C4-R (NSO/DS) 90mm f13 MCT (Luna/DS) SkyMaster 25x100, 15x70 Zhumell 20x80 Barska XWA 10x50, 8x40 OptiView LPR 10x50 Const View 2.3x40 BV-125C CG5, 2 drv / CG4, 2 drv, wood legs, ScopeStuff saddle / CG3, 1 drv SV AZ / 501HDV on Bogen 055XB / P+ on Oberwerk QuikFinder, Telrad Orion Dynamo Pro 12, Dew-Not Have GLP and not afraid to use it! Post Extras:       magic612 professor emeritus Reged: 09/30/08 Posts: 557 Loc: Somewhere south of Chicago, IL Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: Sarkikos]       #3374562 - 10/06/09 01:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Google does a fine job of translating the BOC from Dutch to English. -------------------- - Celestron C8+, Orion 90mm f/10, Orion ST-80, 5" f/8 Dob, 127mm f/9.4 refractor, 114mm f/8 on DS GoTo, 60mm Sears 6333-A, 127mm f4.4 refractor lens (current project), 12" f/5 mirror (future project) - Orion Vista 10x50s (5 deg), Sears #6207 7x35 (7 deg), Jason #138 Statesman 7x35 (11.5 deg) Yes, I'm addicted to telescopes and binoculars. I am getting help. Every time I look at the heavens, it helps. http://www.eyesonthesky.com Post Extras:       Frank member Reged: 01/18/09 Posts: 56 Loc: Netherlands Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: magic612]       #3398354 - 10/19/09 03:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Het is een mooie lijst, Demelza! -------------------- Celestron CGE1400 XLT C6 XLT Vixen 6" F5.0 Newton WO Zenithstar 80 FD Post Extras:       Olivier Biot Amused Reged: 04/25/05 Posts: 16359 Loc: 51°N (Belgium) Re: Bright Objects Catalogue (BOC) [Re: Frank]       #3400515 - 10/20/09 04:11 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice list! Thanks for sharing Olivier -------------------- Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future. 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