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Visually observing the horsehead
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17 years 10 months ago #39708
by ftodonoghue
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Visually observing the horsehead was created by ftodonoghue
Hi folks
Just wondering if anybody here has visually observed the horsehead nebula and if so, what were the conditions at the time of observation and what size instrument/magnification did you use.
Just wondering if anybody here has visually observed the horsehead nebula and if so, what were the conditions at the time of observation and what size instrument/magnification did you use.
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17 years 10 months ago #39709
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Yep, seen it many times. The smallest scope I saw it in was a 16" reflector. Always with a lumicon H-Beta filter and very dark skies.
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17 years 10 months ago #39712
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Seen it a few times with my 8" LX90. From a very dark sky though. Couldn't see the horsehead shape itself but just the nebula. Needs a wide field of view. A contrast boosting filter helps also.
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17 years 10 months ago #39715
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Replied by Seanie_Morris on topic Re: Visually observing the horsehead
I don't recall ever 'seeing' it myself. Though now I have the club's 12 inch reflector, so I should try again this winter.
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17 years 10 months ago #39720
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Thanks lads,
I reckoned this might be just about doable in an 8" on an exceptional night...If I am lucky I will spot it in the next 20 years or so.
I reckoned this might be just about doable in an 8" on an exceptional night...If I am lucky I will spot it in the next 20 years or so.
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17 years 10 months ago #39738
by DaveGrennan
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Replied by DaveGrennan on topic Re: Visually observing the horsehead
Trevor, You'd be lucky to spot it in an 8" even from the darkest of skies. I remember one time looking at it with a h-beta filter through a 20" from the darkest skies of west mayo (with jed glover, phil lardner and ronan newman) and it was just on the very edge of visibility.
However you never know.
I have a 1.25" inch lumicon h-beta filter. If you (or anyone) wants to borrow it you'd be more than welcome to.
However you never know.
I have a 1.25" inch lumicon h-beta filter. If you (or anyone) wants to borrow it you'd be more than welcome to.
Regards and Clear Skies,
Dave.
J41 - Raheny Observatory.
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