[Lvas] July Objects - Observers Challenge

[roger ivester]

All,

 

The July "OC" objects are M-27 and M-2. Both objects are going to be relatively late night. This is especially true if someone wants to start working on them during the new moon of this month. 

 

Both objects are still pretty low during the June and July period.

 

M-27 has an earlier rising time as compared to M-2 with a RA of 19h 59.6m versus M-2 at RA 21h 33.5m.

 

I continue to find more and more information on both objects, that will be of interest to all that choose to participate. If you have never been a part of any of the previous reports, let this be the time that you start. 

 

If you have never imaged, taken a note or tried sketching, how about one line of what you saw...maybe a sentence.  When we get a report from someone, somewhere, with a new 60mm refractor telling of their excitement of just seeing one of the challenge objects, we will know that we have suceeded. 

 

We will try to have all of the coming objects, at least visible using a small scope. This will hopefully allow for greater participation. I am planning on doing most of my work of M-27 and M-2 using my 4-inch refractor. I want to see how my views and sketches compare to John Mallas of the 50's and 60's using a 4-inch f/15 Unitron refractor. Remember he saw the dark lane in M-2 and also stars in M-27. 

 

A quote from Mallas from the "Messier Album".  "While many stars are seen superimposed on the nebula, they are not included in the drawing". Hey, remember he was obseving through a 4-inch.      

 

A recommendation or suggestion:     

 

What about M-27 being the July Object and M-2, August?

 

We for sure don't want the "OC" to be a burdon, or difficult to find time for late night observing.  We want all participates to be able to observe the objects at a reasonable time...preferably before midnight. This change could help in this area.

 

Any thoughts or other recommendations? This report belongs to all members of the LVAS, for your participation and enjoyment. If you have any recommendations for change or other...please let Rob, Fred or myself know.  

 

With the degree of fine work and detail that we are all doing, it also seems best to have only one object per month. 

 

We are doing some excellent work, not to be rivaled by any other club that I am aware of. I have been reviewing some of the larger astronomy club websites throughout the country and have found none that even remotely compares to the LVAS.   

 

In my opinion the website supercedes the need for a newsletter. Current, up top date, and educational...can't beat that anywhere. Rob is for sure doing a great job as president, webmaster, observer, OC participate, and imager. Without his work on the website we would have no platform or presentation of the observers challenge. 

 

Your input would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Best regards, Roger ivester

 

 

 

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
    The moon and stars to govern the night; his love endures forever.   Psalm 136:9




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