I have never been able to see supernova remnant IC 443, the Jellyfish Nebula. This must be quite the challenging object at the eyepiece. I have tried with OIII filters as others have suggested, but...
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I have never been able to see supernova remnant IC 443, the Jellyfish Nebula. This must be quite the challenging object at the eyepiece. I have tried with OIII filters as others have suggested, but...
Way to go Howard! I too am at 45 degrees north. The Pup is truly a challenging object for those of us at this latitude. I observed it in a 16" scope at one of my club's dark sites about two years...
Thanks Dragan. I am glad you liked my post. Are you familiar with the "Mickey Mouse Nebula?" I cannot remember the NGC number (s) associated with that object. It was sensational in the 48" scope....
I felt absolutely privileged. I was given the opportunity by Jimi Lowrey to observe with him using his 48" DOB. This experience redefined what I thought was possible to observe using an amateur...
Two weeks ago I attended the NNSF (Northern Nights-Lights Star Fest). This event is held under dark sky in northern Minnesota. We saw amazing aurora on multiple nights of this star party. However,...