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Excellent List,<BR>
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I feel fortunate to have notes and sketches of every object on the list, and in some cases a variety of scopes. <BR>
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An excellent list for sure. I am excited as to what we as a group will present for each object. <BR><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <BR>roger<BR><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial> <BR><BR> <BR></FONT><EM><FONT face=Arial><STRONG> </STRONG></FONT>The moon and stars to govern the night..... Psalm 136:9</EM><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR>> Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:28:19 -0700<BR>> From: scopegeek@gmail.com<BR>> To: lvas@lvlug.org<BR>> Subject: [Lvas] Suggestions for Future Observer's Challenge<BR>> <BR>> Morning Guys,<BR>> <BR>> Here are some suggestions to consider for future Observer's Challenge <BR>> objects:<BR>> <BR>> * I had already suggested NGC 253 and 891<BR>> * IC 342 - Spiral Galaxy<BR>> * NGC 6543 - Planetary Nebula - Cat's Eye Nebula<BR>> * IC 5146 - Emission Nebula - Cocoon Nebula and Dark Nebula<BR>> * NGC 6888 - Emission Nebula - Crescent Nebula<BR>> * NGC 7331 - Spiral Galaxy - Stephans Quintent<BR>> * IC 405 - Reflection and Emission Nebula - Flaming Star Nebula<BR>> * NGC 4631 - Irregular Galaxy - Whale and Calf<BR>> * NGC 6992/6995/6960 - Supernova Remnant - Veil Nebula<BR>> * NGC 4889 - Coma Galaxy Cluster<BR>> * NGC 4565 - Barred Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berinices w/ dark lane<BR>> * NGC 4038/4039 - Irregular Galaxy - Ringtail Galaxy<BR>> * NGC 7293 - Planetary Nebula - Helix Nebula<BR>> * NGC 5128 - Galaxy - Centaurus A<BR>> <BR>> Most of these objects can be observed in a 4-inch telescope.<BR>> <BR>> As a separate effort, I may create another challenge for smaller <BR>> telescopes. Some folks have mentioned that they would like to <BR>> participate in a challenge but have smaller scopes that can't pull out <BR>> the features we've been highlighting. So, I may create a "Small Scope <BR>> Challenge" based on Sue French's /Celestial Sampler/.<BR>> <BR>> Anyway, the above are just some suggestions to consider. I thought the <BR>> objects have some features that are often overlooked by the casual <BR>> observer. I consider the Challenge to be a joint effort, and look to <BR>> this group for suggestions/guidance in selecting suitable objects that <BR>> we'll all enjoy observing and reporting on.<BR>> <BR>> I'm thrilled that something we're doing is well received and being used <BR>> by a few other clubs. I hope we can continue this for quite awhile. It <BR>> has greatly improved my focus and enjoyment of observing. Each month, I <BR>> can't wait to get out and observe our challenge object.<BR>> <BR>> Take care.<BR>> <BR>> Rob<BR><br /><hr />Bing™ brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. <a href='http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MLOGEN&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TXT_MLOGEN_Local_Local_Restaurants_1x1' target='_new'>Try it now.</a></body>
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