[Lvas] Suggestions for Future Observer's Challenge

[Rob]

Morning Guys,

Here are some suggestions to consider for future Observer's Challenge 
objects:

    * I had already suggested NGC 253 and 891
    * IC 342 - Spiral Galaxy
    * NGC 6543 - Planetary Nebula - Cat's Eye Nebula
    * IC 5146 - Emission Nebula - Cocoon Nebula and Dark Nebula
    * NGC 6888 - Emission Nebula - Crescent Nebula
    * NGC 7331 - Spiral Galaxy - Stephans Quintent
    * IC 405 - Reflection and Emission Nebula - Flaming Star Nebula
    * NGC 4631 - Irregular Galaxy - Whale and Calf
    * NGC 6992/6995/6960 - Supernova Remnant - Veil Nebula
    * NGC 4889 - Coma Galaxy Cluster
    * NGC 4565 - Barred Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berinices w/ dark lane
    * NGC 4038/4039 - Irregular Galaxy - Ringtail Galaxy
    * NGC 7293 - Planetary Nebula - Helix Nebula
    * NGC 5128 - Galaxy - Centaurus A

Most of these objects can be observed in a 4-inch telescope.

As a separate effort, I may create another challenge for smaller 
telescopes.  Some folks have mentioned that they would like to 
participate in a challenge but have smaller scopes that can't pull out 
the features we've been highlighting. So, I may create a "Small Scope 
Challenge" based on Sue French's /Celestial Sampler/.

Anyway, the above are just some suggestions to consider.  I thought the 
objects have some features that are often overlooked by the casual 
observer.  I consider the Challenge to be a joint effort, and look to 
this group for suggestions/guidance in selecting suitable objects that 
we'll all enjoy observing and reporting on.

I'm thrilled that something we're doing is well received and being used 
by a few other clubs.  I hope we can continue this for quite awhile.  It 
has greatly improved my focus and enjoyment of observing.  Each month, I 
can't wait to get out and observe our challenge object.

Take care.

Rob
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