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Comfort objects

Discussion in 'Observing Celestial Objects' started by Pleiades, Nov 14, 2017.

Comfort objects

Started by Pleiades on Nov 14, 2017 at 10:28 PM

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  1. Pleiades

    Pleiades Well-Known Member

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    Pleiades, Nov 14, 2017
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    I couldn't sleep, so I grabbed my binos for a super quick jaunt out to see:
    • The Great Orion nebula
    • Pleiades
    • Hyades / Aldebaran
    I guess you could say those are my favorite quick views. Something about them just makes me feel good.

    :)
     
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    bladekeeper, Nov 14, 2017
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    Agreed! And I would also add Melotte 20 in Perseus. :D
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Nov 15, 2017
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    Been clouded over since Jupiter & Venus began their dance together. And likely will remain so - until the planet & Moon dance finishes up this week week sometime.

    Typical.....<grumble, grumble...>

    Dave - Cloud-Spotter
     
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    Orion25, Nov 15, 2017
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    You are not alone; they make me feel good, too!
     
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    Gabby76, Nov 15, 2017
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    All good choices for quick great views. I would also put Kembles Cascade in there for me. :)
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Nov 15, 2017
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    Oh yeah! Kemble's Cascade is always a favorite - sparkling string of astro-pearls!

    Now back to my <grumbling> - the sky remains totally blocked. It's like someone bought a new telescope of late.....

    <grumble!>
     
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    Pleiades, Nov 21, 2017
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    I keep hearing about Kimble's cascade. I found it in one of my books, buy I haven't found it in the night sky yet. It was clear last night, bout I was exhausted. Maybe tonight will bring clear Sky's and I can view this gem.
     
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    Pleiades, Nov 21, 2017
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    I did get up early enough to see Jupiter through the trees. Bare eyeballs. I may take the binoculars to the park one morning to get a binoculars view.
     
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    Pleiades, Nov 21, 2017
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    Just split Albireo! Wow, what a beauty.

    Spent a little time with the Double Double and the little double in Delphini (Gamma Delphini). The crescent moon a couple of hours ago was also a good reminder for me not to neglect the beautiful objects next door.
     
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