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BobinKy
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Re: small binocs M44 star counts and galaxies
05/07/08 06:36 AM
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EdZ--
This is an excellent observing thread. Thank you for leading us through the process and sharing your experience.
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I do a similar exercise using the SkyHound 2 observation planning software. First, at the computer, I select an area to view, draw FOV circle(s) centered upon the brightest star for each of the various binoculars I will be using, and set the star magnitude for each chart.
When I print out the custom star charts (one for each binocular per target area), I have on paper the stars/DSOs that should be visible within my eye cups.
In the field, I mark those stars/DSOs on each instrument's custom chart.
An added caveat, sometimes I go back inside and click on the marked stars to identify their designation. Knowing a star's designation or name is often just a catalog number, however, I have a label for each star/DSO that appears in my eyecups. Similar to carrying a bird or wildflower field guide on a hike in the woods in order to identify what you stop and observe.
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Bob
38° Kentucky, USA
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