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  1. September 10th, 2013, 03:36 PM #1
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    Abell 70 + PGC187663: What does it take to see both?

    Hi all,

    5 September I attempted to observe the galaxy PGC187663 in Aquila, in the background of the planetary nebula Abell 70, behind its northern edge. I was expecting to perhaps be able to pick up the faint glow of the galaxy in my 12" and did not expect to see anything of the nebula. The opposite was true. The nebula was visible quite clearly, confirmed with both a UHC and an OIII filter. The galaxy however, eluded me. Scope used was my 12" SCT with a 17mm Nagler.

    What does it take to observe both objects? Anyone succesful using a 12", or smaller? Skies permitting I will attempt again next new Moon from a darker location.

    Cheers,


    Victor
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