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[tim]

Hi All
I had a wonderfull time with the whole family on thanksgiving and got home early enough to enjoy about an hour of astronomy.
First target was the beautifull Pleaides cluster. I tried the OIII filter to see if I could see any nebulosity, but no. Since the OIII was in I took in M42 for a while. What an awe inspiring sight. the dark lane being perfectly obvious. I should have gone up to 120X or more but I wanted to get in a few more clusters before I got to cold. Took out the OIII andd went over to M35. This is one of my favorite OC's. Naturally I have to view M36 37 and 38. These four clusters are a package deal. My next target was to be the christmas tree cluster with the OIII but my cold toes told me NO. Oh well, next time.

Haappy Thanksgiving

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Tim,

Great account your your session.

I have used the III filters, (and others), and have had limited success with them. Perhaps it's because of the oppressive light pollution in the heart of Chicago...maybe it doesn't allow the filter to do it's job properly, and gets washed out.

I remember my observation of M42 in October of '04 in our Pal Al's backyard in Woodstock. The lane was incredibly detailed and I could swear the nebulousity swirls of the nebula were moving about like a smokey campfire.

I haven't seen the Christmas Tree cluster, perhaps soon, eh?