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Re: Observing M-Objects
Too funny! Got me as well. Is there a "C" line for Caldwell objects?
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Re: Observing M-Objects
Kent,
I’m impressed as usual. Keep up that sense of humor. Dr Bruce Sent from Dr B's iPad Pro
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Re: Observing M-Objects
George Reynolds
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Re: Observing M-Objects
preciousmyprecious
Haha, good one Kent. You had me,... except I was wondering why you were calling them "M" objects and some I thought you somehow miraculously got them through the light pollution. There I go again putting you on a pedestal. Carpe Noctem Bill McLean
On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 12:16:49 PM EDT, Kent Blackwell <kent@...> wrote:
After looking at the moon and planets with their telescopes amateur astronomer desire to see other objects. Most all of us like to look for deep sky objects, the better ones called "M" objects. Most are faint but the challenge lies in seeing them. Examples include M 1 (The Crab Nebula), M 5 (a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens), M 57 (The Ring Nebula) and M 31 (The Andromeda Galaxy). Normally a dark sky is required to see these. I was not only able to see them but to also photograph numerous "M" objects during my 3 day visit to Manhattan in NYC. Here is my picture of some New York City M-objects.
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Re: Observing M-Objects
Have you started the Big-Apple Messier List yet?
v/r Chuck Jagow Member – Dark Skies of The Wet Mountain Valley Member - Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Member – San Diego Astronomy Association Member – Colorado Springs Astronomy Association Future Verde Mont Observatory Gone... Rott'n Paws Observatory
From: <BackBayAstro@groups.io> on behalf of Kent Blackwell <kent@...>
After looking at the moon and planets with their telescopes amateur astronomer desire to see other objects. Most all of us like to look for deep sky objects, the better ones called "M" objects. Most are faint but the challenge lies in seeing them. Examples include M 1 (The Crab Nebula), M 5 (a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens), M 57 (The Ring Nebula) and M 31 (The Andromeda Galaxy). Normally a dark sky is required to see these. I was not only able to see them but to also photograph numerous "M" objects during my 3 day visit to Manhattan in NYC. Here is my picture of some New York City M-objects. -- v/r Chuck Jagow Treasurer - Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
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Observing M-Objects
After looking at the moon and planets with their telescopes amateur astronomer desire to see other objects. Most all of us like to look for deep sky objects, the better ones called "M" objects. Most are faint but the challenge lies in seeing them. Examples include M 1 (The Crab Nebula), M 5 (a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens), M 57 (The Ring Nebula) and M 31 (The Andromeda Galaxy). Normally a dark sky is required to see these. I was not only able to see them but to also photograph numerous "M" objects during my 3 day visit to Manhattan in NYC. Here is my picture of some New York City M-objects.
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Re: Cooler for the Picnic
Yes George. That would be great. Thanks.
Shawn
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Re: Milky Way Tour Last Night
George Reynolds
Ian, we saw a lot of those same objects Saturday night at Skywatch at Northwest River Park, in various telescopes. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org
On Monday, July 5, 2021, 12:01:00 PM EDT, Ian Stewart <swampcolliecoffee@...> wrote:
A wonderful evening last night albeit somewhat noisy with all the fireworks going off in the distant. Did a tour through the milky way with my 5 inch triplet. Started at the Veil in Cygnus and then onto Alberio (lovely), the Dumbell Nebula, M71 in Sagitta, Brocchi's Cluster, Wild Duck Cluster in Aquila, M22 in Sagittarius and then across and up through the Lagoon, Trifid, M24, Omega, and Eagle Nebula ... Cheers Ian
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Re: Transit
George Reynolds
Yes, we all saw it at Skywatch Saturday night. I pointed it out with my green laser pointer as it moved across the sky, brightening, and then dimming. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, 09:59:55 PM EDT, Matthew Cook via groups.io <lt_mrcook@...> wrote:
Anyone else see the Tianhe-1 transit about 2150? Looked very similar to an ISS transit.
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Re: Cooler for the Picnic
George Reynolds
I have a medium-size (about 60 Qt) cooler I can bring. Do you want me to bring it full of ice too? George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org
On Friday, July 2, 2021, 11:54:55 AM EDT, Shawn Loescher <shawn.loescher@...> wrote:
In past years Chuck Jagow generously donated the use of multiple coolers for the club picnic. I don't think he will be doing that this year so is there anyone who has a large cooler they are willing to bring to the picnic. Ideally we should have about three big coolers there to hold the water, food, and other beverages. I have a medium cooler I can bring. If no one has a big cooler we (the club) can purchase one on the same day I pick up the food. This is a 150qt cooler. 
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Re: Milky Way Tour Last Night
jimcoble2000
We were out doing the same thing Saturday.
On Monday, July 5, 2021, 12:00:59 PM EDT, Ian Stewart <swampcolliecoffee@...> wrote:
A wonderful evening last night albeit somewhat noisy with all the fireworks going off in the distant. Did a tour through the milky way with my 5 inch triplet. Started at the Veil in Cygnus and then onto Alberio (lovely), the Dumbell Nebula, M71 in Sagitta, Brocchi's Cluster, Wild Duck Cluster in Aquila, M22 in Sagittarius and then across and up through the Lagoon, Trifid, M24, Omega, and Eagle Nebula ... Cheers Ian
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Re: Milky Way Tour Last Night
Matthew Cook
That’s a nice night of observation…:)
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On Jul 5, 2021, at 12:00, Ian Stewart <swampcolliecoffee@...> wrote:
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Milky Way Tour Last Night
A wonderful evening last night albeit somewhat noisy with all the fireworks going off in the distant. Did a tour through the milky way with my 5 inch triplet. Started at the Veil in Cygnus and then onto Alberio (lovely), the Dumbell Nebula, M71 in Sagitta, Brocchi's Cluster, Wild Duck Cluster in Aquila, M22 in Sagittarius and then across and up through the Lagoon, Trifid, M24, Omega, and Eagle Nebula ... Cheers Ian
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Transit
Matthew Cook
Anyone else see the Tianhe-1 transit about 2150? Looked very similar to an ISS transit.
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Thanks George and Shawn
jimcoble2000
We had a nice night out at NWRP. A pleasure to observe with you all.
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Re: Cooler for the Picnic
Secretary
Ok, I will bring it along..
On July 3, 2021 11:28 AM Shawn Loescher <shawn.loescher@...> wrote:Jeffrey Thornton Secretary, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
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Re: Cooler for the Picnic
Thanks Jeff. If you can bring it I would appreciate it. Worse case is we don't need it.
Shawn
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Re: SURVEY - Impact of Large Satellite Constellations on Astronomy
Stu Beaber
DONE!
On Fri, Jul 2, 2021 at 11:49 AM Shawn Loescher <shawn.loescher@...> wrote:
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Re: SURVEY - Impact of Large Satellite Constellations on Astronomy
Done
On 7/2/2021 11:49 AM, Shawn Loescher
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Re: SURVEY - Impact of Large Satellite Constellations on Astronomy
Done!
Dino.
-----Original Message-----
From: Shawn Loescher <shawn.loescher@...> To: BackBayAstro@groups.io Sent: Fri, Jul 2, 2021 11:49 am Subject: [BackBayAstro] SURVEY - Impact of Large Satellite Constellations on Astronomy As many of you may already know, the occurrence of “satellite constellations” is having a dramatic impact on professional astronomy while also affecting the amateur community. The American Astronomical Society has issued a survey to be completed by enthusiasts of the night sky – from causal stargazers to avid amateurs to professional astronomers – so they can better understand how it affects our society. Would you please take a few moments to answer a few questions about the important issue of satellite constellations?
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