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Reged: 01/05/09
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Loc: Pittsboro, NC
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Re: 12x36 IS binocs on the way! what to expect?
09/27/09 11:10 PM
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Alright, we finally had a clear night. Of course, the waxing gibbous moon washes out most of the DSOs. However, the moon itself is stunning in these binocs. I can count 30-40 craters easily. Alberio is an easy split. The moons of Jupiter are slightly more difficult, but I think this is because I have some flaring of bright point sources due to astigmatism in my vision. I also saw M27 as a faint fuzzy patch, the core of M31 with a hint of extension, and the double cluster. I caught M45 very low as it was rising and enjoyed the best view of it that I've ever seen. I hunted for M33 with no success, but I wasn't expected to be able to find it in the moonglow.
I'm really enjoying these binoculars!
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CPC 1100 | C6 SCT
LXD75 | AT Voyager
24mm Pan | 13mm Nag T6 | TMB 9mm 7mm 5mm
f/6.3 reducer | 2x 2.8x 5x barlows
Philips SPC900NC webcam
Canon 12x36 IS binoculars
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