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SQM 18.50 versus 20.50.

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#1 Mauro Da Lio

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Posted 24 June 2025 - 02:03 PM

On June 22, I went to a semi-dak site, SQM 20.50 Dobsonian 10".

The day after, I observed a couple of objects from home, with an SQM of 18.50, Dobsonian 16". 

 

The conclusion is that a 10" under SQM 20.50 outperforms a 16" under SQM 18.50, at least on the types of objects below.

 

Day 1. NGC 6535 is a small globular cluster that resolves into very fine stars in a star-rich field (with 31 mm and NV). https://telescopius....535/by-elpajare
Day 2. NGC 6535. It was difficult to resolve into stars.

 

Day 1. NGC 6823 is an open cluster with nebulosity, which appears as a glow inside the polygon outlined by the brightest stars. https://telescopius....gc-6820/by-kenn
Day 2. NGC 6823. The nebulosity is not seen.


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