Steve_meg Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 After several nights of frustration trying to find my first DSO I finally found M13:D Brillant! has made all the money and time worth while. Still think I coud get a better view as it was around 10pm and not the darkest night. However found though a 8mm eyepiece was the best view, could pick out loads of different stars. are there any simular or bright global clusters which anyone would recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinocularSky Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 M3 is quite well placed at this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 M92 is in Hercules too and well worth a lookRegards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottweiler Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Dont forget M5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEbbEDY Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Not as bright as m13 but another one for the list is m57 (ring nebula), easy to find (i found it ffs) look for the trapezoid shape under vega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Not as bright as m13 but another one for the list is m57 (ring nebula), easy to find (i found it ffs) look for the trapezoid shape under vegaAnd just a little down from M57 is Albireo in Cygnus which I've been waiting for ever since I got my first scope and copy of TLAO in December... worth the wait Edited May 10, 2011 by Rob L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_j_lyons Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Get a copy of Turn Left at Orion - it will walk you through a long list of double stars and deep sky objects for each season. It was designed to be used with a 4" scope but most objects are bino capable also.Also recommend you get Stellarium - then you can see what's in an area and hunt. Albireo is stunning the first time you see it - the contrast of colors from that double star are great. The Sagittarius Cluster (M22) is stunning this time of year if you're up before sunrise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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