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xfile101
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Reged: 12/08/07
Posts: 749
Loc: Ocean Gate, NJ
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Re: cant hit m51
07/06/08 10:22 AM
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M51 is very tough in LP skies. Many, many years ago I had viewed this galaxy in my Astroscan and remember it as wonderful and easily found. Now, some, 15-20 years later, the LP has just about washed it out. In fact for the last year or so, I haven't been able to find it but about a month ago I finally found it and it doesn't look anywhere near what I remembered in the Astrscan. LP has killed it all I get is 2 fuzzy "stars". I have never seen M101 even though I KNOW it was dead in the center of the FOV (I use a COL and it is spot on). Keep searching, you will eventually find them, persistance is a big factor in this hobby. I have been looking for the Veil for something like 20+ years and FINALLY saw it the other night, so keep plugging. 
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Orion XT8I
Celestron 114EQ Firstscope
Meade 70mm
Astroscan
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