Re: finding a galaxy

You need to do research to find those objects that you'll be able to see once
you learn to point the telescope in the right direction, AND what to expect to
see. M39 is a large very loose open cluster. Even if you did point the
telescope in the right direction you might not have recognized it for what it
was. Start with the brighter and/or more conspicuous Messier objects like M13,
M57, M27 and M11. find the SEDS website; they have good information on all the
Messier objects including images.

This is a good tip to all newcomers doing their first deep sky explorations.
Forget the photographs and images; nothing up there looks as large or
conspicuous as they seem in those photos. Do your research so you know if you
have a change to see an object, and what to expect to see. And go for the most
conspicuous things first.

Sincerely,
--- Dave
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Pinprick holes in a colorless sky
Let inspired figures of light pass by
The Mighty Light of ten thousand suns
Challenges infinity, and is soon gone

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"Eric" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>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
>


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