Nebulas

[Beginner Astronomer]

Sorry if this has been asked but I was wondering what nebulas could a beginner see with an 8" dob.

i have tried the Crab Nebula and andromeda galaxy but cannot see them. The sky is descent and can see onions nebula.

Advice much appreciated.

[andyman]

i bet it made your eyes water being serious crab nebula is not easy to see at best of times especially from light polluted skies but with 8 inch of aperture you should see most nebulas and galaxies but try to view with no moon present

[swamp thing]

As above, bright moon isn't the best time to be hunting for nebulae.

The crab and the Andromeda nebula aren't so easy when the moon is bright. Try again when the sky is darker.

[Beginner Astronomer]

Thanks for the advice the moon was pretty bright try again soon.

[universal]

I saw the Orion Nebula fine last night with my 8 inch dob, moon was fairly bright and not far away. It looked rather nice!

[stevetynant]

I think the moon gets out of the way for us first week of March - as mentioned will be much easier then - good luck