Observing - Deep Sky

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1. Planetary Nebulae: a little guide 1 2

   By Qualia, September 9, 2014
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   • jpoulette
   • January 19, 2023

2. Galaxy Season: A Brief Introduction to the Milky Way & Observing Galaxies 1 2

   By Qualia, April 6, 2015
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   • BoredPhil
   • December 20, 2020

3. What can I realistically expect to see with my Nexstar 8SE telescope?

   By ILoveKnowledge, July 7, 2012
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   • michael.h.f.wilkinson
   • July 18, 2012

4. Trouble finding the M101 (Pinwheel galaxy). 1 2

   By Simms, February 25, 2011
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   • Piero
   • April 6, 2015

5. New Supernova in Messier 101 1 2 3 4 7

   By PaulB, August 25, 2011
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   • wcgucfa
   • November 7, 2011

6. Easiest Messier Object to spot 1 2

   By Tutankhpip, May 29, 2010
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   • yeti monster
   • July 3, 2010

7. GoTo = Cheating? 1 2 3 4 7

   By lw24, May 30, 2011
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   • michael.h.f.wilkinson
   • September 19, 2011

8. Supernova in M82 1 2 3 4 7

   By callump, January 22, 2014
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   • nytecam
   • March 20, 2014

9. Supernova 2011b

   By george7378, February 2, 2011
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   • michael.h.f.wilkinson
   • March 3, 2011

10. The Hunt for the Messiers 1 2 3 4 7

    By Naemeth, May 22, 2012
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    • Naemeth
    • October 10, 2013

11. H-Beta filters 1 2

    By KenG, January 15, 2011
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    • Mark at Beaufort
    • June 17, 2018

12. Horsehead visually? 1 2 3 4 6

    By kerrylewis, October 3, 2013
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    • scarp15
    • December 29, 2014

13. messier objects with 90mak 1 2 3

    By The Flinty Fox, January 12, 2012
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    • nytecam
    • July 3, 2012

14. Is the horse head nebula a visual target? 1 2

    By WayBig, January 16, 2012
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    • Pete Presland
    • March 5, 2012

15. Trying to locate M81 and M82

    By AstroJosh, April 15, 2010
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    • Pauly
    • September 12, 2010

16. Hardest Messier object? 1 2 3

    By SiriusB, December 13, 2010
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    • Arcturus D
    • August 16, 2018

17. Andromeda Galaxy - best time to see?

    By RustyNail, January 26, 2012
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    • todd8137
    • January 30, 2012

18. What to look for in the southern hemisphere??

    By SouthernRider, July 16, 2011
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    • Stargazer Jack
    • August 15, 2011

19. The Bluest star 1 2

    By Magnum, December 1, 2011
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    • Admiral Crispy
    • July 30, 2012

20. M57 problems! 1 2 3 4

    By ashenlight, June 2, 2009
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    • Specman
    • May 5, 2011

21. Just cannot find M51

    By **Space*Hopper**, April 23, 2008
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    • Astroman
    • April 25, 2008

22. Why Only In M13? 1 2

    By Mr Q, February 7, 2013
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    • PeterW
    • May 10, 2015

23. Is the Flame nebula easier to see than the Orion nebula? 1 2

    By pipnina, February 19, 2015
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    • LukeSkywatcher
    • February 22, 2015

24. Barnard 33: The Horsehead Nebula - At last ! 1 2 3

    By John, November 26, 2017
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    • John
    • January 6, 2022

25. Rosette Nebula possible in 10 inch Dob? 1 2

    By Andyb90, January 5, 2016
    • 38 replies
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    • AstroAdam
    • February 10, 2019