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Deep Sky Forum and Faint Fuzzies create 46-object observing guide
Sarah Scoles
One year ago, NASA’s Ebb and Flow craft sent back images of the farside of the Moon, Lady Gaga started her own social networking site, and the Deep Sky Forum was in its infancy. [caption image="http://cs.astronomy.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00...
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Mon, Mar 18 2013
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Time again for the Ghost Hunt
Michael Bakich
In the October 2009 issue of Astronomy , Contributing Editor Stephen James O’Meara wrote “Take the Ghost Hunt challenge.” In that story, he listed 109 Halloween-themed targets perfect for fall observing. Well, it’s fall again, so you might want to check out this link and revisit the Ghost Hunt. (Subscriber...
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Mon, Oct 11 2010
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Life as an astroimager
Michael Bakich
Anthony Ayiomamitis was trying to image this stunning supernova remnant in Cygnus, CTB 80, which the Hubble Space Telescope captured in 1997. NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) During the past week or so, I’ve received two e-mails from Athens, Greece, astroimager and longtime Astronomy contributor...
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Tue, Aug 24 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Phil Harrington’s NGC 2301
David Eicher
Open cluster NGC 2301 sketched by Contributing Editor Phil Harrington using an 8-inch f/10 SCT at 78x, January 8, 1986. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope "...
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Fri, Aug 13 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Dave Eicher’s NGC 6781 from McDonald Observatory
David Eicher
NGC 6781 sketched by Dave Eicher with the 82-inch (2.1m) Otto Struve telescope at McDonald Observatory, June 4, 1989, during the 1989 Texas Star Party. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching...
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Thu, Aug 12 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Jeff Corder’s Andromeda Galaxy
David Eicher
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and its two satellites, M32 and NGC 205, sketched by Jeff Corder using a 6-inch reflector at 30x, July 7, 1973. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the...
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Wed, Aug 11 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Christian Legrand’s Dumbbell Nebula
David Eicher
The Dumbbell Nebula (M27) sketched by Christian Legrand of Preaux, France, using an 8-inch f/6 reflector at 75x with an OIII filter. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope...
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Mon, Aug 9 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Chris Schur’s Jewel Box Cluster
David Eicher
The Jewel Box (NGC 4755) sketched by Chris Schur with a 6-inch f/5 reflector at 61x from Calaundra, Australia, in April 1986. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope...
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Mon, Aug 2 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Larry McHenry’s Double Cluster
David Eicher
The Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC 884) in Perseus sketched by Larry McHenry with 11x80 binoculars, October 13, 1987. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope "...
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Fri, Jul 30 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Glenn Chaple’s Double-Double
David Eicher
Epsilon Lyrae, the famous star consisting of two double stars and called the “Double-Double,” sketched by Astronomy Contributing Editor Glenn Chaple using a 3-inch f/10 reflector at 120x. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access...
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Wed, Jul 28 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Christopher Heil’s M87
David Eicher
Galaxies M87, NGC 4476, and NGC 4478 sketched by Christopher Heil using an 8-inch f/10 SCT at 120x from Silver Spring, Maryland. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope...
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Thu, Jul 22 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Pierre Schwaar’s Abell 2
David Eicher
Planetary nebula Abell 2 sketched by Pierre Schwaar using a 20-inch f/5.1 reflector at 140x with a Lumicon Deep-Sky filter from Buckeye Hills Park, Arizona, February 1, 1987. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy...
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Wed, Jul 21 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: George de Lange’s Ring Nebula
David Eicher
The Ring Nebula (M57) sketched by George de Lange using a 13.1-inch f/4.5 reflector at 200x from Fessler’s Ranch, Arizona. David J. Eicher library To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope "...
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Fri, Jul 16 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Dave Eicher’s NGC 6751
David Eicher
Planetary nebula NGC 6751 in Aquila sketched by Dave Eicher using a 17.5-inch f/4.5 reflector at 71x. To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope " and read Glenn Chaple's Observing Basics...
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Tue, Jul 13 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Alan Goldstein’s NGC 4485 and NGC 4490
David Eicher
Interacting galaxies NGC 4485 and NGC 4490 sketched by Alan Goldstein using a 10-inch f/5 reflector at 40x. To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope " and read Glenn Chaple's Observing...
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Mon, Jul 12 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Phil Harrington’s Omega Nebula
David Eicher
The Omega Nebula (M17) sketched by Astronomy Contributing Editor Phil Harrington using a 13.1-inch f/4.5 reflector at 88x. To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching from the telescope " and read Glenn Chaple's...
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Wed, Jul 7 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: A. J. Crayon’s NGC 6520 and B86
David Eicher
NGC 6520 and B86 sketched by A. J. Crayon using an 8-inch f/6 reflector at 80x. David J. Eicher library This “sketching at the telescope” edition features a drawing by Arizona observer A. J. Crayon showing the open star cluster NGC 6520 in Sagittarius and the nearby dark nebula B86. To learn more...
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Wed, Jun 30 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Jay Albert’s Blackeye Galaxy
David Eicher
The Blackeye Galaxy (M64) sketched by Jay Albert using an 11-inch SCT at 165x. David J. Eicher library Today I’ve dug up a sketch by Jay Albert showing M64, also known as the Blackeye Galaxy, in Coma Berenices. To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my...
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Fri, Jun 25 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Joe Caruso’s Whirlpool Galaxy
David Eicher
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) sketched by Joe Caruso using a 10-inch reflector. David J. Eicher library Today’s sketch is one by Joe Caruso showing the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) in Canes Venatici. To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video...
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Thu, Jun 24 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Jay Albert’s NGC 205
David Eicher
NGC 205 sketched by Jay Albert using an 11-inch SCT at 88x and 311x. David J. Eicher library We continue our series with a sketch by Jay Albert showing NGC 205, one of the satellite galaxies to the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can...
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Wed, Jun 23 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Bob Erdmann’s NGC 3887
David Eicher
NGC 3887 sketched by Bob Erdmann using a 16-inch f/5 reflector at 100x, from Magma, Arizona. David J. Eicher library We begin the week with a sketch by Arizona observer Bob Erdmann showing the galaxy NGC 3887 in Crater. To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can...
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Mon, Jun 21 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Dave Eicher’s M101
David Eicher
M101 sketched by Dave Eicher using an 8-inch f/10 SCT at 100x. David J. Eicher library It’s time for another sketch of mine. This one features the bright galaxy M101 in Ursa Major. To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers can access my Astronomy.com video " Sketching...
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Fri, Jun 18 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Tom Polakis’ Tarantula Nebula
David Eicher
The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) sketched by Tom Polakis with an 8-inch f/4 reflector at 89x and an OIII filter, June 12, 1988, from Kenilworth, Queensland, Australia. David J. Eicher library Today, I’ve uncovered a sketch by Astronomy Contributing Editor Tom Polakis showing the Tarantula Nebula (NGC...
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Wed, Jun 9 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Gregg D. Thompson’s NGC 40
David Eicher
NGC 40 sketched by Gregg D. Thompson with a 24-inch reflector from the Springwood Observatory in Australia. David J. Eicher library We continue our series with a sketch by Australian observer Gregg D. Thompson showing the planetary nebula NGC 40, also known as the Bow-Tie Nebula, in Cepheus . To learn...
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Mon, Jun 7 2010
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Sketching at the telescope: Daniel Troiani’s Crescent Nebula
David Eicher
NGC 6888 sketched by Daniel Troiani with a 10-inch f/6 reflector at 185x, September 19, 1985. David J. Eicher library We end the week with a sketch by Chicago observer Daniel Troiani of the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) in Cygnus. To learn more about astronomical sketching, Astronomy magazine subscribers...
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Fri, Jun 4 2010
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