[LVAS] Saturday Night Observing Report

[Rob Lambert]

Weather was great in DV for about 8 hours last night in DV.  After  
public left around 11:00 I was able to observe and capture our Jan  
challenge object, to include the Cone. More later.

Rob

Sent from Rob's iPhone!

On Jan 17, 2010, at 9:31, roger ivester <drivester at hotmail.com> wrote:

> All,
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> Just wanted to share a very nice experience from last night. The sky  
> was pretty nice. I spent the longest time with my son, daughter-in- 
> law, and granddaughter observing from their front yard on Pama Lane.
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> I was using a small 76mm Catadioptric scope mounted on a table top  
> tripod. We looked at the Orion Nebula, M-41 (could not see the Espin  
> Star). Just due to the size of the scope could not see the Crab  
> nebula. The scope needed a bit of collimation, but had only a  
> limited time with a small allen wrench. The collimation procedure  
> was the same as a standard SCT. M-45 was exceptional, and all were  
> surprised to learn that this is the Subaru emblem.
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> Other objects within reach of this small scope...R Lepus, also known  
> as "Hind's Crimson Star". Before the season ends be sure to check  
> out this star if you have not observed before. Another good red star  
> is UU Auriga...this is my favorite red star.
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> With a small scope, with only one eyepiece we were able to have a  
> very nice star party. I might try to find my son a 66mm Apo  
> refractor for use on a HD tripod.
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> I am for sure having fun in Las Vegas...
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