Hello everyone, I'm happy to be a new member of this fantastic forum! There's lots of great DSO information on other websites, but having a dedicated place to discuss observations is great.
I raise the topic of M1's Pulsar. I've heard of observations in apertures ranging from 13.1" to 30". I'm trying to figure out how realistic is it to see this object in a 15" or a 16" based on your experiences.
Could seeing be a determining factor in nailing this tricky star? I've heard of observers with scopes over 20" struggling to see this object. If this truly is the case then any teen-sized scope seems questionable to make the observation. I'm thinking that seeing limitations might explain this disparity in aperture like M87's jet.
It seems like I would need an exceptional night at very high power while knowing exactly where to look if this one is possible.
What are your experiences with the crab pulsar?