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  1. Will do. I'll add a link to it too.

    Will do. I'll add a link to it too.
  2. Nice object Mark. I enjoyed observing the...

    Nice object Mark. I enjoyed observing the superthins from about 2010-2014. I managed to observe almost all from my list, maybe 15 left.
  3. Refreshed Galaxy Trios observing guide

    Hey all,

    I just uploaded a slightly refreshed version of the Galaxy Trios book, let me know what you think.

    http://www.faintfuzzies.com/Files/GalaxyTrios-v8.pdf
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    Observing Book format

    Hi all,

    I have a survey type of question. Should I offer the hardback version of my observing guides? I will continue to offer the coil bound version that is popular among observers. There is a...
  5. I remember enjoying the "challenge" object way...

    I remember enjoying the "challenge" object way back around 1982 when I observed it in my parent's backyard in San Francisco near the ocean beach with my RV-6 Criterion reflector. I think it was in...
  6. Memory lane - Webb Society Deep Sky Handbook Volume 6 - Anonymous Galaxies

    Copied from another post.

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    This book brings back memories of the beginnings of observing obscure deep sky objects. Picked it up back in the late 80s, probably 1989.
    Just reread the first 34...
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    Hi all, I sad to share that a good friend and...

    Hi all,

    I sad to share that a good friend and long time observing buddy (30 years), Gregg Blandin, has passed away on April 23rd at home with his family by his side.

    He has been an...
  8. Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy that the...

    Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy that the observing guides are helpful for many and hope to be helpful to future deep sky observers. For sure that I will not take down my site, unless...
  9. This is what I picked up about 15-20 years ago. ...

    This is what I picked up about 15-20 years ago.

    22” @305, 327 and 458x
    NGC 7679 - Very bright, round disk with a much brighter middle. Well defined edge. About 1’ across. The brightest clump of...
  10. I'll add that component D was tough, but I did it...

    I'll add that component D was tough, but I did it by positioning it so it would drift WITHOUT that "blazing" 10th mag star popping into the field. It helps to use a very narrow field eyepiece, such...
  11. Object of the Week, November 20, 2022: Hickson 28 in Eridanus

    Compact Galaxy Group of 4 members

    RA (brightest galaxy of the group): 04h 27m 18.6s
    Dec : -10? 18’ 22”
    Size: All 4 members within a 1.7’ circle.
    Mag range: 15.9b to 17.8

    Apologize for the...
  12. Object of the Week, August 28, 2022: NG 447 trio in Pisces

    Object of the Week, August 28, 2022: NG 447 trio in Pisces
    Galaxy Trio

    RA (center of the trio): 01h 15m 55s
    Dec (NGC 451): +33o 04’ 02”
    Size: NGC 447: 2.8x2.1’. NGC 449: 0.8x0.5’. NGC...
  13. I also observed A, B and C labelled in Jimi's...

    I also observed A, B and C labelled in Jimi's image. My notes below are from the VV labeled designations, which is the same as Victor's image above.

    22” f/4 (287 and 383x) – only three of the...
  14. Object of the Week, June 5, 2022 - Arp 71, NGC 6045 in Hercules

    Object of the Week, June 5, 2022: Arp 71, NGC 6045 in Hercules

    Type: Galaxy Pair
    RA: 16h 05m 08s
    Dec: +17 45’ 27”
    Size: 1.3 x 0.3’
    Mag: 14.9b

    This week’s OOTW is a memory trip to my...
  15. Object of the Week, March 13, 2022: Abell 5 in Perseus

    Object of the Week, March 13, 2022: Abell 5 in Perseus

    Ancient Planetary Nebula
    RA: 02h 52m 12s
    Dec: +50 36’
    Size: 134 x 121”
    Mag: >16p

    For this week’s OOTW, I’ll present a...
  16. Object of the Week, December 19, 2021: UGC 2838 in Taurus

    Object of the Week, December 19, 2021: UGC 2838 in Taurus

    Flat galaxy near Pleiades

    RA: 03h 43m 45s
    Dec: +24o 03’ 35”
    Size: 1.6x0.2’
    Mag: 17

    Many of you know of some background...
  17. Challenge object as what Jimi said is an...

    Challenge object as what Jimi said is an understatement. It took three attempts to finally catch it. Failed twice under NELM 6.5 skies with the 22" reflector. At my third attempt in Nov 2010 at...
  18. Object of the Week, October 3, 2021 – IC 275 in Perseus

    Object of the Week, October 3, 2021 – IC 275 in Perseus

    Very compact Galaxy Trio

    PGC 11389 (RA: 03 00 55.9 Dec: +44 21 00. Size: 0.4x0.4’ Mag: 17.3)
    PGC 11388 (RA: 03 00 55.8 Dec: +44 20...
  19. That's pretty good that you saw it with a 20"! ...

    That's pretty good that you saw it with a 20"! Thanks for sharing.
  20. Object of the Week, July 4, 2021 – Abell 69 in Cygnus

    Note: I'm posting early as I will be out of town for 2 weeks starting now. Here you go.

    Another short OOTW as my time is limited, but hopefully a good challenge. And I like to continue to...
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    This is what I use....

    This is what I use. http://www.faintfuzzies.com/Files/ObservingNotebook.pdf. I just print a bunch out on double sided half sheets and coil bind them

    I love Don's page as it is like a checklist to...
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    SkySafari and FaintFuzzies lists

    Did anyone create SkySafari 6 observing lists for the Faintfuzzies.com observing guides?

    Hoping to save time by not building something that is already done.
  23. Object of the Week, April 11, 2021 – Arp 294, NGC 3786 and 3788

    Object of the Week, April 11, 2021 – Arp 294, NGC 3786 and 3788
    Double Galaxies with Long Filaments in southern Ursa Major
    RA: 11 39 42.4 Dec: +31 54 35
    Size: 2.2 x 1.2’ and 1.7 x 0.6’ Mag:...
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    Congrats Ivan for completing the Arp list! Not...

    Congrats Ivan for completing the Arp list! Not an easy task.
  25. This is what I picked up in my 22" a while ago...

    This is what I picked up in my 22" a while ago (copied from my Arp book). I don't remember when I observed it, just need to find my logbook. It was before 2007 though.

    4239
    22" @ 327x
    field:...
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