Guest Tweedledum Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Found this on another forum. The dropbox link goes to a list of targets! As summer runs into its final full month we are firmly positioned in Milky Way season. For us in the northern hemisphere the night are growing ever longer and the Milky Way dominates the sky as soon as darkness rises. Our galaxy's center in Sagittarius is the focus of this month's Observing Challenge. Sagittarius is a veritable treasure trove of astronomical beauties for those in favorable latitudes. One of my favorite object, the Swan/Omega Nebula, lies near the top of the "Teapot" asterism in Sagittarius. Another asterism called Collinder 399, or "The Coathanger" is on this month's list. If you've never noticed its upside-down coathanger shape once you see it you'll never be able to un-see it. We're also looking at some objects in Sagitta, the arrow, Delphinus, and Vulpecula. Next month's list will take us into the late summer/early autumn constellations of Capricornus, Aquarius, Pegasus, and Lacerta. Clear skies and happy observing! https://www.dropbox.com/s/c9mqq71h62j2t31/August%20Observing%20Challenge.xlsx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks Damian, I just get a 404 clicking the dropbox link, but probably saw a lot of the stuff last night whilst sweating over the binoculars here in the Algarve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) above link dead :-- https://www.dropbox.com/s/c9mqq71h62j2t31/August%20Observing%20Challenge.xlsx try the one in this post... Just back from cymyryn beach - half monsoon half hurricane. hope Portugal warmer Edited August 3, 2014 by Tweedledum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werisit Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yep, the coathanger is a lovely sight. It's visible in "Milky way from garden" and "Cygnus", both posted here today. A stand-out feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 First saw the coathanger a few years ago with my st 120 g&g scope in northumberland. Pete sullivan is the asterism hunter! Saw your post, cracking image. I don't have the patience for imaging, especially when we have so few opps to observe. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 That link works thanks. No monsoon here. 11pm tonight it is 23 degrees C, a great temperature for observing in! Earlier 32 degrees. Forecasting 36C by wednesday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Damian, your favourite the Omega Nebula is spectacular when it is 40 degrees above the horizon. Had that and all the other fuzzies near there in the 15x70s during the last hour. Wonderful views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Love that nebula, though often prefer one of its other names lobster as in lobster granville!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I still observe during the summer months but only do deep sky stuff at weekends, as I need to be in bed before it gets dark. It's about time I had another go at the Coathanger, so thanks for reminding me. Of course, if I cannot observe at night, there's always the Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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