reasonable plot with our scopes centrally located between our three
tents.
The sky was very clear, and some great observing was done. Here is my
list:
Blue snow ball
Veil nebula
Ring nebula
Helix nebula
Pegasus galaxy cluster
M15
Sculptor galaxy
NGC 246 (planetary nebula set on a beautiful star field)
NGC 210 (galaxy)
Crab nebula
Orion nebula
Double cluster
Pleiades (lots of nebulosity)
Triangulum galaxy
NGC 672 (galaxy)
Andromeda galaxy and friends
Stephen's Quintet
The Statmaster 18 is performing exceptionally well. This is my first
time taking it anywhere besides Farrington, and I couldn't be happier.
Robert's new scope is also amazing. The contrast is through the roof,
so it pulls in detail that larger reflectors struggle with. He worked
out some operational kinks last night, so tonight should be even more
fun!
There are about 50 people here I think, with some very impressive
equipment. No vendors yet. Also, there is no longer on-site food
service.
I am very excited to find some obscure gems tonight!
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