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To: MtnClimber

The Virgo Cluster has been characterized by some deep sky observers (with larger telescopes than mine) as somewhat of a “mine field” when trying to compare what they see thru their scopes with what they see on their star charts .
I’ve only seen the brighter members myself, I really need to go to a much darker area to get a better look at more of them.

Just too much light around here anymore.


5 posted on 05/26/2023 4:31:00 PM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: telescope115

It’s worth the effort. Just memorize the star chart of the area as best as You can. I can find the lower tier of the cluster and identify the objects (M59 through M84) with ease, but, when you start going up into the Coma part of the cluster, that’s when I need a chart handy.

Most of the brighter objects in the cluster can actually be seen in smaller cities. But, the dimmer ones..forget it.


6 posted on 05/26/2023 5:33:36 PM PDT by Conan the Librarian (Conan the Sailing Librarian)
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