Re: finding a galaxy

Mark S. Holden wrote:

> Eric wrote:
>> I dont have much of a scope, just a Celestron 114gt. I've had fun with it
>> but never seen anything other than planets (and of course the moon). so
>> the other night i set out to see a galaxy, nebula anything other than the
>> planets. I was trying for some things just below Cepheus but I couldnt
>> get anything to show up, i could see lots of pinpoint stars scattered
>> around but thats about it. Are these types of objects beyond the reach of
>> my equipment? for example one of the things i was looking for was M39 -
>> should i be able to see that? Can someone recommend some easy to find
>> deep sky objects, fairly high in the night sky (I'm surrounded by tall
>> pines) at 47N 122W? at say 11-12pm Pacific time that would be in reach of
>> my 4.5 inch newt?
>> Thanks
>> Eric
>>
>
> M31 is pretty easy to find, even with binoculars.
>
> If you wait a couple months or stay up late, M42 is also easy to find.
>
> Use something like a 40mm eyepiece so you can see more of the sky at
> once while you're looking.

I've got a 25mm EP i was using. I'll go look for M42, are any of these
visible with the naked eye? (so i can be sure where to point)
Seeing here isnt that great at times, soon, when the rain comes, it will be
downright poor.
Thanks,
Eric
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