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Pages: 1 LivingNDixie TSP Chowhound Reged: 04/23/03 Loc: Trussville, AL Another Sirius B "The Pup" thread       #5687989 - 02/18/13 10:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have two questions, is there a computer program that shows the location of the Pup like the apps from Sky and Telescope and Software Bisque? Secondly how does it compare to spotting say the moons of Uranus or Neptune? I know that many compare Sirius B with other double stars, but I don't really have any experience with many doubles and was just curious. I tried for Sirius B last night and no really knowing where to look at Sirius I was a little overwhelmed with the prospect. Here was a map that I did have access to. link Edited by LivingNDixie (02/18/13 10:45 PM) Post Extras:       Cotts Just Wondering Reged: 10/10/05 Loc: Toronto, Ontario Re: Another Sirius B "The Pup" thread [Re: LivingNDixie]       #5688110 - 02/19/13 12:18 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   1. Try looking at Rigel first with the same magnification you're planning to use on Sirius. The separation of both Rigel and Sirius AB are about 10 arc seconds. You'll get an idea of how far away from the primary to look. 2. In your SCT, assuming you are looking roughly south and assuming your diagonal is more or less pointing north/up/perpendicular to the ground, the Pup will be on the right. Dave Post Extras:       LivingNDixie TSP Chowhound Reged: 04/23/03 Loc: Trussville, AL Re: Another Sirius B "The Pup" thread [Re: Cotts]       #5688659 - 02/19/13 11:04 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks David, that helps. Post Extras:       Bonco Post Laureate Reged: 04/17/06 Loc: Florida Re: Another Sirius B "The Pup" thread [Re: LivingNDixie]       #5689149 - 02/19/13 03:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Pup is in Position angle of approximately 90 degrees. Which means its following Sirius. You can determine the relative position by turning off your drive. Sirius will drift and the pup will be following. Bill Post Extras:       CelestronDaddy sage Reged: 08/22/09 Loc: Central Texas Re: Another Sirius B "The Pup" thread [Re: Bonco]       #5689249 - 02/19/13 04:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Bill - Thanks for that information! I've been looking for Sirius B also .... Post Extras:       rookie Good Night Nurse Reged: 01/14/06 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL Re: Another Sirius B "The Pup" thread [Re: CelestronDaddy]       #5689486 - 02/19/13 06:57 PM Attachment (32 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Preson, Here is a sample of what you can find in the Standard Skytools3: Sirius AB AB: -1.46+8.5 mag, AGC 1, ADS 5423, B=AGC 1B Good Orbit: P=50.1 yr, a=7.50" PA 83° Sep 9.84" (2013.1) : not visible currently (splittable at best) SCT eyepiece view Edited by rookie (02/19/13 09:30 PM) Post Extras:       rookie Good Night Nurse Reged: 01/14/06 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL Re: Another Sirius B "The Pup" thread [Re: rookie]       #5689525 - 02/19/13 07:19 PM Attachment (26 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Skytools3: Rigel AB AB: 0.13+10.4 mag, STF 668, ADS 3823, B=STF 668B PA 203° Sep 9.20" (2001) SCT eyepiece view Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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