So popular in the science scene so rare observed in the amateur scene - I Zw 18?
Last new moon period I tried this unusual young and active dwarf irregular galaxy. With the 27-inch the galaxy was visible without problems with direct vision at 586x-837x. Seeing was only average. The brighter knot was easy to detect but the fainter one (~5" distance) was tough and only pops in and out of view. I could not see the companion galaxy 30" NW.
What are your experiences with this fuzzy guy? Could anyone catch the companion, Jimi?
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