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Old September 12th 03, 01:50 PM
jojo
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Thank you very much!!
jojo

"Bill Nunnelee" wrote in message
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A 4.5-inch scope has enough light gathering power to see all of the

Messier
Objects. M81 and M82 make a striking pair and can even be spotted in
binoculars. A dark sky will help though.


"jojo" wrote in message
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As a newbie to astronomy, I am searching the night sky.

I have a 4.5" reflector (Bushnell voyager)
4mm, 12,, and a 24mm, also a 3X barlow

I am currently concentrating my efforts on the big dipper.
I cannot view on a nightly basis, as I live in a light rich area so the
questions
I pose now are research till my next dark sky trip.

With my scope an lenses, can I hope to see some of the objects
in the area of the big dipper? M108? M81? M82?

Just trying to find out what to expect.

Thanks,
jo






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Old September 12th 03, 01:51 PM
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Don't even bother to try while the moon is full. Wait till the moon has
waned a bit.

Llanzlan.


Yes, of course you are right! It will probably be next week before I try
again!

Thanks,
jojo


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Old September 12th 03, 01:51 PM
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Don't even bother to try while the moon is full. Wait till the moon has
waned a bit.

Llanzlan.


Yes, of course you are right! It will probably be next week before I try
again!

Thanks,
jojo


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Old September 13th 03, 05:05 PM
Darrell
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jojo,

Looks like were in the same boat so to speak. Although not familure with
Busnell yoyager, I know that they make excellent scopes for my Mini 30.
7.62mm rifle. Anyway, my telescope is a Celestron 114mm. 4.5 inch mirror,
I've had great success with it. From Austin, however, and with the moon
being so bright, I haven't been able to see the big dipper for the past week
or so. Light pollution is a big problem. I'm starting to see why some
people love living out in the country.

D-
"jojo" wrote in message
. ..
As a newbie to astronomy, I am searching the night sky.

I have a 4.5" reflector (Bushnell voyager)
4mm, 12,, and a 24mm, also a 3X barlow

I am currently concentrating my efforts on the big dipper.
I cannot view on a nightly basis, as I live in a light rich area so the
questions
I pose now are research till my next dark sky trip.

With my scope an lenses, can I hope to see some of the objects
in the area of the big dipper? M108? M81? M82?

Just trying to find out what to expect.

Thanks,
jo




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Old September 13th 03, 05:05 PM
Darrell
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jojo,

Looks like were in the same boat so to speak. Although not familure with
Busnell yoyager, I know that they make excellent scopes for my Mini 30.
7.62mm rifle. Anyway, my telescope is a Celestron 114mm. 4.5 inch mirror,
I've had great success with it. From Austin, however, and with the moon
being so bright, I haven't been able to see the big dipper for the past week
or so. Light pollution is a big problem. I'm starting to see why some
people love living out in the country.

D-
"jojo" wrote in message
. ..
As a newbie to astronomy, I am searching the night sky.

I have a 4.5" reflector (Bushnell voyager)
4mm, 12,, and a 24mm, also a 3X barlow

I am currently concentrating my efforts on the big dipper.
I cannot view on a nightly basis, as I live in a light rich area so the
questions
I pose now are research till my next dark sky trip.

With my scope an lenses, can I hope to see some of the objects
in the area of the big dipper? M108? M81? M82?

Just trying to find out what to expect.

Thanks,
jo




 




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