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Post by pickinduck on May 8, 2017 20:59:50 GMT -6
I'm going to pop back out now and see what I can see.
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Post by sherlew99 on May 8, 2017 21:14:58 GMT -6
I hope they all work out well for you. They should. I've already tried the filters on my scope and they fit quite well.
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Post by pickinduck on May 8, 2017 21:16:52 GMT -6
I could see Cor Caroli with my naked eyes and its like exactly at my zenith. OMG what a back breaker. It was bouncing around in my 7x50s and looked close to being separated by them (it's a double star). Having so much trouble physically with Cor Caroli I didn't even bother trying for M3.
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Post by pickinduck on May 8, 2017 21:18:38 GMT -6
Is your sky dark yet?
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Post by pickinduck on May 8, 2017 21:24:25 GMT -6
Sky & telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas says Cor Caroli is 3rd magnitude.
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Post by sherlew99 on May 8, 2017 22:14:07 GMT -6
Almost, but unfortunately the clouds snuck in.
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Post by sherlew99 on May 8, 2017 22:16:42 GMT -6
I could see Cor Caroli with my naked eyes and its like exactly at my zenith. OMG what a back breaker. It was bouncing around in my 7x50s and looked close to being separated by them (it's a double star). Having so much trouble physically with Cor Caroli I didn't even bother trying for M3. Viewing things at the zenith is hard on the back. I can see why people have those lovely chair/bino holder setups. Even just a chair that tilts back would be helpful.
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Post by pickinduck on May 8, 2017 22:21:10 GMT -6
Damn it! I didn't even think about my bino chairs and I have 2 different ones a zero gravity and a beach chair that goes back all the way.
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Post by pickinduck on May 8, 2017 22:22:24 GMT -6
If tomorrow night is clear I'll take a better crack at it.
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Post by pickinduck on May 9, 2017 14:11:06 GMT -6
According to Dave in this video if we can find M3 we should be able to see it with binoculars.
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Post by pickinduck on May 9, 2017 19:54:57 GMT -6
I remained dressed waiting for the clouds clear but they haven't and I'm giving up on tonight
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Post by sherlew99 on May 9, 2017 21:18:19 GMT -6
Drat, sorry you're having no luck this evening. I hope you get another chance soon.
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Post by pickinduck on May 12, 2017 8:33:23 GMT -6
Currently they are calling for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to be clear.
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Post by sherlew99 on May 12, 2017 9:06:29 GMT -6
We just have rains and clouds in the forecast for this weekend and all next week.
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Post by pickinduck on May 15, 2017 6:13:45 GMT -6
They're saying it's going to be clear for the next 3 days Just looked outside and seen the moon but its not where I thought it should be.
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