AstroWatch29 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Last night I finally was able to find M42. I am still fairly new to the hobby but I have been getting good with most of the planets. So, after watching Jupiter, ( beautiful every time) I decided to try and find M42. After about 10 mins I found it. I was amazed how awesome it was. I can't wait to find more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.h.f.wilkinson Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Nice one. As a bonus, you must have seen M43 as well (little round nebula nestling in the dark "bay"of M42). Two for the price of one! M42/M43 remains special, even after 35 years of observing. Gorgeous object Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Congratulations on your first DSO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondus Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Congrats With Your first two dso`s. Like they say above, you probably saw M43 too. Rune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Good job! I clearly remember the first time I found M43. I was rendered speechless at the eyepiece! And knowing there are countless other remarkable entities out there keeps my feeling of awe alive and kicking. No one can ever hope to see them all! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hi and congrats there's many more to find make a habit of finding new ones every time you go out pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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