It was a hot night, but the skies were good. On this evening I was primarily tracking down Objects for the Astronomical League Globular Cluster list, with a few Binocular Messier list objects. Many of these are a bit difficult for the star hopping Astronomer and a mid-sized reflector, but it was generally fruitful night. Here's what I was able to catch:
Ophiuchus
- NGC6426, Herschel 400, Globular Cluster
- NGC6517, Herschel 400, GLobular Cluster
- NGC6366, Globular Cluster
- IC1257, GLobular Cluster
- M14, Globular Cluster
- M10, Globular Cluster
- M12, Globular Cluster
Bootes
- NGC5557, Herschel 400 - ~11 mag, this one was difficult
Serpens Caput
- M5, Binocular Messier
- Also tried to see Palomar 5, just below M5, with the telescope, but gave up
Ursa Major
Draco
- Tried to find NGC 6543, the cat eye nebula, to no avail
Also enjoyed viewing the Ring Nebula, M13, CR399 (the coat hanger), Lyra Delta 1&2 (double star), numerous satellites, the ISS, heat lightening, and fireworks from a nearby Independence Day party.
Instruments: 10" f4.7 Dobsonian telescope | Oberwerk 20x80mm binoculars
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