I plan ing to observe the Hickson series here from Sweden at 62 degree in a 30” scope.
Last spring Hickson 50 had a good position and a clear night at zenith I could say I saw easy 3 components ( but I lower it to 2 components )
Place is not the best but it was SQM-21.5 ) and a clear night ( zenith is Ok ) but last fall I was at M33 low position to Stockholm direction and I could barley se the galaxy ( around same darkness )
Example, one night at OSP I was in Chucks 25” and the arms and detail on M33 was a killer, and if memory is correct it was SQM-21.90.
So here I need a good position for haunt the Hickson's.
Last spring I also had a great view at Stephan’s ( as a member in Hickson ) and it was great even if it was not direct up at zenith.
- I has been on them before in clubs 18” and many time on LaPalma in 16,20,25” scops and not that easy - but in the 30” it was awesome.
So any idea what group might be best here in September ( Uppsala/Sweden ) straight up.