Grump Martian Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 (edited) I have recently paired my Celestron C6 with a 6/8 Nexstar SE goto mount. It has been game changing being able to locate and track deep sky objects. In a ratio of 5 to 1 compared to star hoping. The list of objects on the handset computer is pleasing. Messier, Caldwell, asterism's and double star lists. To be able to see the majority of the deep sky objects listed on the mount handset you would probably need a C9.25 or larger apature. But that becomes problematic weight wise over the easy to use C6. In good seeing conditions in a dark site I have seen great views of the Andromeda galaxy, M 81 & M82 The Dumbell nebula Hercules Cluster. Some objects listed are too faint for the C6. So I am now starting to compile a list of deep sky objectd that can be seen through the C6. It may take a while. But I will post it when I completed. Edited September 13 by Grump Martian Spelling 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertI Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Good luck, nice setup. 👍 I have Interstellarum and it’s a great resource as it indicates each object as being visible in either 4”, 8” or 12” scopes. I guess you’re in between a bit but would still benefit I think if you ever decide to get a copy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grump Martian Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 (edited) Thanks Robert. I will look for a copy. It could well be a help. Edited September 13 by Grump Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGC 1502 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Great that you have access to a dark site, ideal for the fainter objects. You mention the handset lists double stars. I can personally recommend double star observing under light polluted skies. Those along with planets and the moon make excellent targets from my town backyard. I’ve never owned one but have long thought that a C5 or C6 a very handy and compact scope to have. The best scope is the one you actually use, far better than something that’s so much hassle it collects dust rather than starlight. Ed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertI Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 12 hours ago, Grump Martian said: Thanks Robert. I will look for a copy. It could well be a help. Just to complete the “sales pitch”, here’s some pics to show what I mean: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grump Martian Posted Monday at 20:59 Author Share Posted Monday at 20:59 On 14/09/2024 at 00:39, NGC 1502 said: Great that you have access to a dark site, ideal for the fainter objects. You mention the handset lists double stars. I can personally recommend double star observing under light polluted skies. Those along with planets and the moon make excellent targets from my town backyard. I’ve never owned one but have long thought that a C5 or C6 a very handy and compact scope to have. The best scope is the one you actually use, far better than something that’s so much hassle it collects dust rather than starlight. Ed. Hi Ed. I enjoyed owning a C5,but the C6 seems to give much brighter views for only one inch extra apature. I was tempted with the C8. But as you say, the scope you use is bedt. The C6 is so manageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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