My Deep Sky Observations - Overview

Introduction | Overview of Observed Objects (Sorted by Names) | Overview of Observed Objects (Sorted by Season) | Remarks | References | Appendix: Overviews of the Observation Pages

Since 2016, I conducted simple "deep sky observations," which might be of interest to other beginners and are therefore listed here. This page provides an overview of the respective observations.

For your convenience (and my), the observed objects are listed in two orders: (1) alphabetically by catalog, and (2) by prime season and constellation. Note that some singular observation are not contained in these lists.

I selected the observation objects primarily on the basis of my literature (see references).

Note: The collection of the original lists from my observations series, on which this page is based, can now be found here.

 

Conditions

Observation Location

Most observations were conducted in Mühlhausen/Kraichgau (Germany):

I conducted further deep sky observations in Erkerode (near Braunschweig, Germany) as well as in France (Sumène, close to Saint Julien-Chapteuil, Haute Loire, France):

Devices Used

I used all my telescopes (as long as I owned them...) and, except for the GSD 680 (8" Dobsonian) and the PS 72/432, also used them at times on my Star Discovery AZ GoTo mount. Moreover, I used my 10 x 25 binoculars (Leica Trinovid), which are not all night glasses. In October 2017, I also acquired TS 10 x 60 binoculars. In August 2018, I also acquired a simple AZ Pronto mount.

I used all kinds of eyepieces, but preferred my UWA eyepieces (16 mm, 10 mm, 7 mm, 4 mm) as well as a 32 mm Plössl eyepiece and a 24 mm WA eyepiece for maximum overview.

General Conditions

In general, the sky above Mühlhausen/Kraichgau is "light-polluted" and does not invite you to search for deep sky objects. This is certainly one of the reasons why I found some of the deep sky objects that I wanted to observe only sometimes or not at all. Often, the sky was not yet dark enough for observing deep sky objects ...

I conducted further deep sky observations in Erkerode (near Braunschweig, Germany) and later in autumn also in France (Sumène, Haute Loire, France). The sky above Sumène, Haute Loire (France) is relatively dark (the Betz observatory used by the Orion43 group is near-by).

 

Overview of Observed Objects (Sorted by Names)

Messier Objects

DSO Details Name Constellation Type Bino Telescope Prime Season* When Observed? Remarks Rec.
M 1 Crab Nebula Taurus GE   P130 GT, GSD 680, 150 PDS GTAI Winter Feb, Mar very faint, n.f. with 100P, seen with AI  
M 2   Aquarius GC   PS 72/432, 100P Autumn Oct-Nov larger than M 15  
M 3   Canes Venatici GC   150PDS GT Spring May similar to M 5 and M 92, somewhat grainy at high magnifications +
M 5   Serpens Caput GC   150PDS GT Spring May similar to M 3 and M 92, somewhat grainy at high magnifications +
M 8 Lagoon Nebula Sagittarius OC+GN   100P, 100P GT, SM102 GT, PS 72/432 Summer Aug, Sep saw only stars, perhaps some glow...  
M 10   Ophiuchus GC   SM102 GT Summer Sep a faint glow  
M 11 Wild Duck Cluster Scutum OC LT, TS SM102 GT, SM127, P130 GT, PS 72/432 Summer Sep, Oct, Nov saw stars, a nebula within; no nebula impression at higher magnifications +
M 12   Ophiuchus GC   SM102 GT Summer Sep a faint glow  
M 13   Hercules GC LT, TS, OM21 100P, 100P GT, SM 102, SM 102 GT, SM 127, P130, P130 GT, 150PDS GT, GSD 680, PS 72/432 Summer May, Aug-Nov largest observed GC, some stars visible with 4 mm eyepiece (187.5 x), grainy, somewhat resolved into stars +
M 15   Pegasus GC   100P, 100P GTAI, 150 PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Autumn Sep-Nov, Jan not as large as M 13 and M 2; took it for a star at low magnifications +
M 16 Eagle Nebula Serpens OC+GN   SM102 GT, PS 72/432 Summer Sep, Oct loose, IC 4703 not found  
M 17 Omega/Swan Nebula Sagittarius GE   SM102 GT, PS 72/432 Summer Sep, Oct saw only stars, a faint glow at best  
M 20 Trifid Nebula Sagittarius GE   100P, 100P GT, P130 GT Summer Aug, Sep saw only stars, not a real "find"...  
M 21   Sagittarius OC   ??? Summer ???   ?
M 23   Sagittarius OC   ??? Summer ???   ?
M 24   Sagittarius SP   ??? Summer ???   ?
M 25   Sagittarius OC   PS 72/432, 100P Summer Oct open, wide-spread cluster close to a yellow star (probably M 25)  
M 27 Dumbbell Nebula Vulpecula PN   100P GT, 100P GTAI, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Summer Sep, Oct, Jan a glow, with AI recognizable; seen quite well with PS72, and large and beautifully in Betz  
M 29   Cygnus OC   ??? Summer ???   ?
M 31/32   Andromeda G LT, TS, OM21 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, GSD 680, SM 102, SM 127, SM 127 GTAI, PS 72/432 Autumn Sep-Nov, Jan-Feb seen best in France, even with binoculars; M 32 seen with AI +
M 33   Triangulum G LT PS 72/432 Autumn Sep, Oct very faint  
M 34   Perseus OC LT, TS 100P, PS 72/432 Autumn Sep-Nov in binoculars more of a glow, in France resolved in single stars  
M 35   Gemini OC LT, TS 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680, SM 102, SM 127, PS 72/432 Winter Dec-Mar, May rich of stars and nice +
M 36   Auriga OC LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680 Winter Feb-Mar the brightest cluster of M 36-38 +
M 37   Auriga OC LT, TS 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680, PS 72/432 Winter Feb-Mar outside of Auriga's "body" +
M 38   Auriga OC LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680 Winter Feb-Mar most difficult to find of M 36-38 +
M 39   Cygnus OC LT, TS 100P, PS 72/432 Summer Sep-Nov at the upper left end of an Y; a wide, triangular field of stars  
M 41   Canis Major OC   100P, P130 GT, PS 72/432, GSD 680, 150PDS GT(AI) Winter Feb-Apr does not impress in the telescope...  
M 42/43 Orion Nebula Orion GE LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680, SM 102, SM 127, PS 72/432 Winter Nov-Mar beautiful, particularly at higher magnifications; at higher magnifications, the Trapezium can be resolved +
M 44 Praesepe/Crib Cancer OC LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT, PS 72/432 Winter Feb, Mar, May very nice also in binoculars; ditto in the telescope +
M 45 Pleiades Taurus OC LT, TS, OM21 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, GSD 680, SM 127 GTAI, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Winter Oct-Mar large and nice, particularly in binoculars +
M 46   Puppis OC   100P, P130 GT, PS 72/432 Winter Feb-Mar M 46 cluster seen, faint but nice; like a nebula at low magnifications; nebula NGC 2438 not seen  
M 47   Puppis OC   100P, P130 GT, 150PDS GT, PS 72/432 Winter Feb-Mar brighter than M 46  
M 48   Hydra OC   P130 GT, 150PDS GT, PS 72/432 Spring Feb-Mar nice, but not bright  
M 49   Virgo G   150PDS GT Spring May small, but seen well  
M 50   Monoceros OC   P130 GT, GSD 680, 150PDS GT(AI), PS 72/432 Winter Feb-Apr nicer than M 48, filled the view  
M 51 Whirlpool Galaxy Canes Venatici G   150PDS GT Spring May glow (brighter nucleus?), diffuse something...  
M 52   Cassiopeia OC   PS72/432 North Sep, Oct hard to find for me...  
M 53   Coma Berenices GC   150PDS GT Spring May smallest observed GC, somewhat grainy, brighter nucleus at high magnification  
M 56   Lyra GC   100P, 100P GTAI, SM 102, SM 127, 150PDS GTAI Summer Aug-Oct, Jan sphere visible, but definitely smaller than M 13 and M 92; seen very well in Betz  
M 57 Ring Nebula Lyra PN   SM 102, SM102 GT, SM 127, P130 GT, 100P, 100P GTAI, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Summer Aug-Nov, Jan ring may be guessed at high magnifications at best, seen well with AI and larger telescopes (Betz)  
M 64   Coma Berenices G   150PDS GT Spring May glow, but seen well  
M 65/66   Leo G   150PDS GT Spring May sometimes, I could see two faint galaxies, often only one  
M 67   Cancer OC   150PDS GT Winter Mar, May somewhat distant OC  
M 71   Sagitta GC   ???, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Summer Sep, Jan M 71 was very lose; seen well with AI; with PS72 probably seen faintly  
M 78   Orion GR   P130 GT Winter ??? hard to see...  
M 81/82 Bode Galaxies, Cigar Galaxy (M 82) Ursa Major G   100P, P130 GT, 150PDS GT North Feb, May, Sep two galaxies, oblique to the left, rounder to the right (+)
M 87   Virgo G   150PDS GT Spring May perhaps a spherical glow, not much to see  
M 92   Hercules GC LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, 102 GT, P130, P130 GT, 150PDS GT, GSD 680, PS 72/432 Summer May, Aug- Oct similar to M 3 and M 5, somewhat grainy at high magnifications (+)
M 93   Puppis OC   100P, P130 GT, 150PDS GT Winter Mar nice at high magnification, a only glow otherwise  
M 94   Canes Venatici G   150PDS GT Spring May glow  
M 96   Leo G   150PDS GT Spring May sometimes, a faint galaxy could be recognized, mostly none  
M 103   Cassiopeia OC   100P, PS 72/432 North Sep, Oct more like a small star pattern...  
M 104 Sombrero Galaxy Virgo G   150PDS GT Spring May oblique flat glow, but no sombrero  
M 106   Canes Venatici G   150PDS GT Spring May found, weak glow?  

Further Catalogs
DSO Details
 Name Constellation Type Bino Telescope Prime Season* When Observed? Remarks Rec.
Cr 399 Coat Hanger Vulpecula OC LT, TS, OM21 100P Summer Aug-Nov in binoculars better than in the telescope, on OM21 mostly only partially visible +
IC 4665   Ophiuchus OC   SM102 GT Summer Sep saw only relatively distant stars  
IC 4756   Serpens OC   ??? Summer Sep? n.f. ?
Mel 20 Alpha Persei Cluster Perseus OC LT, TS, OM21 100P, PS 72/432 Autumn Sep-Nov, Jan-Mar very nice, even to the naked eye +
Mel 25 Hyades Taurus OC LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, GSD 680 Winter Oct-Mar very large +
Mel 111 Coma Berenices Cluster Coma Berenices OC LT 100P Spring May distant OC of relatively bright stars, only for opera glasses; a faint glow to the naked eye +
NGC 457 Owl/E.T. Cluster Cassiopeia OC   100P, PS 72/432 North Sep, Oct rather small, the "eyes" stand out  
NGC 663/NGC 654   Cassiopeia OC   100P, SM127, PS 72/432 North Sep-Nov 663 seen (a lot of small stars and star pairs), 654 probably not  
NGC 752   Andromeda OC   PS 72/432 Autumn Sep large, many small stars  
NGC 884/NGC 869 Perseus Double Cluster Perseus OC LT, TS, OM21 100P, P130 GT, GSD 680, PS 72/432 Autumn Sep-Mar seen with the naked eye, nice in binoculars (both together) +
NGC 2237/2244 Rosette Nebula Monoceros GE+OC   P130 GT, PS 72/432 Winter Feb, Mar only star cluster NGC 2244 seen  
NGC 2264 Christmas Tree Cluster Monoceros OC   P130 GT, 150PDS GTAI Winter Feb, Mar, Apr "Christmas Tree" not recognized in Feb, but in Mar; nebula within the cluster not seen  
NGC 2360   Canis Major OC   ??? Winter Mar n.f.? ?
NGC 2362   Canis Major OC   100P, P130 GT, GSD 680 Winter Mar primarily, I saw an "L" shape...  
NGC 2392   Gemini PN   P130 GT Winter Mar guessed a small dot...  
NGC 6633   Ophiuchus OC   P130 GT Summer Sep n.f., too low in Sep ?
NGC 6960/6992/5 Cirrus Nebula Cygnus PN   ??? Summer ??? n.f. ?
NGC 7000 North America Nebula Cygnus GE   ??? Summer   n.f. ?
St 2 Muscle Man Cassiopeia OC LT, TS PS 72/432 North Oct, Nov saw stars, but initially did not recognize the shape - did so in 2018  

Double Stars
DSO Details
 Name Constellation Type Bino Telescope Prime Season* When Observed? Remarks Rec.
beta Cyg Albireo Cygnus DS   100P, PS 72/432 Summer Aug-Sep nice difference in color +
alpha Gem Castor Gemini DS   100P Winter May    
epsilon Lyr Double Double Lyra DS TS, OM21 100P, SM 102, SM 127, PS 72/432 Summer Aug-Sep Seen as "double pair" from a magnification of about 100 x on  
zeta UMa Mizar/Alkor Ursa Major DS   100P, PS 72/432 North Aug-Sep, May double star; visual double star with Alkor +

Legend

*) "Prime Season" describes when the sky objects are in the South (this is how they are assigned to season in books etc.). Of course, you can observe most sky object in other sky regions at other times of the year. Column "When observed?" lists, when I observed the sky objects.

Rec.: + = preliminary recommendation of (fairly) easy to find objects; (+) = these objects are nice, but harder to find or require a darker sky; ? = not found or details forgotten

Bino: LT = Leica Trinovid 10 x 25 BC, TS = TS 10 x 60 LE; Telescope: GT means GoTo mount, GTAI means with Atik Infinity camera on GoTo mount, , GT(AI) means both configurations

PN = planetary nebula, GE = galactic emission nebula, GR = galactic reflection nebula, OC = open star cluster, GC = globular star cluster, DS = double star, SP = star pattern, SC = star cloud

 

Overview of Observed Objects (Sorted by Season and Constellation)

The following version of my observation list is sorted by primary season and by constellation. Its order follows, including the order of the objects themselves, the book Deep Sky Reiseführer by R. Stoyan.

North
DSO Details Name Constellation Type Bino Telescope When Observed? Remarks Rec.
M 81/82 Bode Galaxies, Cigar Galaxy (M 82) Ursa Major G   100P, P130 GT, 150PDS GT Feb, May, Sep two galaxies, oblique to the left, rounder to the right (+)
zeta UMa Mizar/Alkor Ursa Major DS   100P Aug-Sep, May double star; visual double star with Alkor +
M 52   Cassiopeia OC   PS 72/432 Sep, Oct hard to find for me  
NGC 457 Owl/E.T. Cluster Cassiopeia OC   100P, PS 72/432 Sep, Oct rather small, the "eyes" stand out  
M 103   Cassiopeia OS   100P, PS 72/432 Sep, Oct 3-4 stars, more like a small star pattern...  
NGC 663/NGC 654   Cassiopeia OC   100P, SM127, PS 72/432 Sep-Nov 663 seen (a lot of small stars and star pairs), 654 probably not  
St 2 Muscle Man Cassiopeia OC TS, LT PS 72/432 Oct, Nov saw stars, but initially did not recognize the shape - did so in 2018  

Spring
DSO Details Name Constellation Type Bino Telescope When Observed? Remarks Rec.
M 96   Leo G   150PDS GT May sometimes, a faint galaxy could be recognized, mostly none  
M 65/66   Leo G   150PDS GT May sometimes, I could see two faint galaxies, often only one  
M 48   Hydra OC   P130 GT, 150PDS GT Mar nice, but not bright  
M 106   Canes Venatici G   150PDS GT May found, weak glow?  
M 94   Canes Venatici G   150PDS GT May glow  
M 51 Whirlpool Galaxy Canes Venatici G   150PDS GT May glow (brighter nucleus?), diffuse something...  
M 3   Canes Venatici GC   150PDS GT May similar to M 5 and M 92, somewhat grainy at high magnifications +
Mel 111 Coma Berenices Cluster Coma Berenices OC LT 100P May distant OC of relatively bright stars, only for opera glasses; a faint glow to the naked eye +
M 64   Coma Berenices G   150PDS GT May glow, but seen well  
M 53   Coma Berenices GC   150PDS GT May smallest observed GC, somewhat grainy, brighter nucleus at high magnification; not in Stoyan  
M 49   Virgo G   150PDS GT May small, but seen well  
M 104 Sombrero Galaxy Virgo G   150PDS GT May oblique flat glow, but no sombrero  
M 87   Virgo G   150PDS GT May perhaps a spherical glow, not much to see  
M 5   Serpens Caput GC   150PDS GT May similar to M 3 and M 92, somewhat grainy at high magnifications +

Summer
DSO Details Name Constellation Type Bino Telescope When Observed? Remarks Rec.
M 13   Hercules GC LT, TS, OM21 100P, 100P GT, SM 102, SM 102 GT, SM 127, P130, P130 GT, 150PDS GT, GSD 680, PS 72/432 May, Aug-Nov largest observed GC, some stars visible with 4 mm eyepiece (187.5 x), grainy, somewhat resolved into stars +
M 92   Hercules GC LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, 102 GT, P130, P130 GT, 150PDS GT, GSD 680, PS 72/432 May, Aug-Oct similar to M 3 and M 5, somewhat grainy at high magnifications (+)
epsilon Lyr Double Double Lyra DS   100P, SM 102, SM 127, PS 72/432 Aug-Sep Seen as "double pair" from a magnification of about 100 x on  
M 57 Ring Nebula Lyra PN   SM 102, SM102 GT, SM 127, P130 GT, 100P, 100P GTAI, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Aug-Nov, Jan ring may be guessed at high magnifications at best, seen well with AI and larger telescopes (Betz)  
M 56   Lyra GC   100P, 100P GTAI, SM 102, SM 127, 150PDS GTAI Aug-Oct, Jan sphere visible, but definitely smaller than M 13 and M 92; seen very well in Betz  
M 12   Ophiuchus GC   SM102 GT Sep a faint glow  
M 10   Ophiuchus GC   SM102 GT Sep a faint glow  
IC 4665   Ophiuchus OC   SM102 GT Sep saw only relatively distant stars  
NGC 6633   Ophiuchus OC   P130 GT Sep n.f., too low in Sep ?
beta Cyg Albireo Cygnus DS   100P, PS 72/432 Aug-Sep nice difference in color +
M 29   Cygnus OC   ??? ???   ?
NGC 6960/6992/5 Cirrus Nebula Cygnus PN   ??? ??? n.f. ?
NGC 7000 North America Nebula Cygnus GE   ???   n.f. ?
M 39   Cygnus OC LT, TS 100P, PS 72/432 Sep-Nov at the upper left end of an Y; a wide, triangular field of stars  
Cr 399 Coat Hanger Vulpecula OC LT, TS, OM21 100P Aug-Nov in binoculars better than in the telescope, on OM21 mostly only partially visible +
M 27 Dumbbell Nebula Vulpecula PN   100P GT, 100P GTAI, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Sep, Oct, Jan a glow, with AI recognizable; seen quite well with PS72, and large and beautifully in Betz  
M 71   Sagitta GC   ???, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Sep, Jan M 71 was very lose; seen well with AI; with PS72 probably seen faintly  
M 11 Wild Duck Cluster Scutum OC LT, TS SM102 GT, SM127, P130 GT, PS 72/432 Sep, Oct, Nov saw stars, a nebula within; no nebula impression at higher magnifications  
M 16 Eagle Nebula Serpens OC+GN   SM102 GT, PS 72/432 Sep, Oct loose, IC 4703 not found  
IC 4756   Serpens OC   ??? Sep? n.f. ?
M 23   Sagittarius OC   ??? ???   ?
M 20 Trifid Nebula Sagittarius GE   100P, 100P GT, P130 GT Aug, Sep saw only stars, not a real "find"...  
M 8 Lagoon Nebula Sagittarius OC+GN   100P, 100P GT, SM102 GT , PS 72/432 Aug, Sep saw only stars, perhaps some glow...  
M 21   Sagittarius OC   ??? ???   ?
M 24 Small Sagittarius Cloud Sagittarius SP   ??? ???   ?
M 17 Omega/Swan Nebula Sagittarius GE   SM102 GT, PS 72/432 Sep, Oct saw only stars, a faint glow at best  

Autumn
DSO Details Name Constellation Type Bino Telescope When Observed? Remarks Rec.
M 15   Pegasus GC   100P, 100P GTAI, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Sep-Nov, Jan not as large as M 13 and M 2; took it for a star at low magnifications +
M 2   Aquarius GC   PS 72/432, 100P Oct-Nov larger than M 15  
M 31/32   Andromeda G LT, TS,OM21 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, GSD 680, SM 102, SM 127, SM 127 GTAI, PS 72/432 Sep, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb seen best in France, even with binoculars; M 32 seen with AI +
NGC 752   Andromeda OC   PS 72/432 Sep large, many small stars  
M 33   Triangulum G LT PS 72/432 Sep, Oct very faint  
NGC 884/NGC 869 Perseus Double Cluster Perseus OC LT, TS, OM21 100P, P130 GT, GSD 680, PS 72/432

Sep-Mar

 seen with the naked eye, nice in binoculars (both together) +
M 34   Perseus OC LT, TS 100P, PS 72/432 Sep-Nov in binoculars more of a glow, in France resolved in single stars  
Mel 20 Alpha Persei Cluster Perseus OC LT, TS, OM21 100P, PS 72/432 Sep-Nov, Jan-Mar very nice, even to the naked eye +

Winter
DSO Details Name Constellation Type Bino Telescope When Observed? Remarks Rec.
M 38   Auriga OC   100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680 Feb-Mar most difficult to find of M 36-38 +
M 36   Auriga OC   100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680 Feb-Mar the brightest cluster of M 36-38 +
M 37   Auriga OC   100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680 Feb-Mar outside of Auriga's "body" +
M 45 Pleiades Taurus OC LT, TS, OM21 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, GSD 680, SM 127 GTAI, 150PDS GTAI, PS 72/432 Oct-Mar large and nice, particularly in binoculars +
Mel 25 Hyades Taurus OC LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, GSD 680 Oct-Mar very large +
M 1 Crab Nebula Taurus GE   P130 GT, GSD 680, 150 PDS GTAI Feb, Mar very faint, n.f. with 100P, seen with AI  
M 42/43 Orion Nebula Orion GE LT, TS 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680, SM 102, SM 127 Nov- Mar beautiful, particularly at higher magnifications; at higher magnifications, the Trapezium can be resolved +
M 78   Orion GR   P130 GT ??? hard to see...  
M 35   Gemini OC LT, TS 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT, 150PDS GT(AI), GSD 680, SM 102, SM 127 May, Dec-Mar rich of stars and nice +
NGC 2392   Gemini PN   P130 GT Mar guessed a small dot...  
alpha Gem Castor Gemini DS   100P May    
NGC 2237/2244 Rosette Nebula Monoceros GE+OC   P130 GT Feb, Mar only star cluster NGC 2244 seen  
NGC 2264 Christmas Tree Cluster Monoceros OC   P130 GT, 150PDS GTAI Feb, Mar, Apr "Christmas Tree" not recognized in Feb, but in Mar; nebula within the cluster not seen  
M 50   Monoceros OC   P130 GT, GSD 680, 150PDS GT(AI) Mar-Apr nicer than M 48, filled the view  
M 41   Canis Major OC   100P, P130 GT, GSD 680, 150PDS GT(AI) Feb-Apr does not impress in the telescope...  
NGC 2360   Canis Major OC   ??? Mar n.f.? ?
NGC 2362   Canis Major OC   100P, P130 GT, GSD 680 Mar primarily, I saw an "L" shape...  
M 47   Puppis OC   100P, P130 GT, 150PDS GT Mar brighter than M 46  
M 46   Puppis OC   100P, P130 GT Mar M 46 cluster seen, faint but nice; like a nebula at low magnifications; nebula NGC 2438 not seen  
M 93   Puppis OC   100P, P130 GT, 150PDS GT Mar nice at high magnification, only a glow otherwise  
M 44 Praesepe/Crib Cancer OC LT 100P, 100P GT, P130 GT, 150PDS GT Feb, Mar, May very nice also in binoculars; ditto in the telescope +
M 67   Cancer OC   150PDS GT Mar, May somewhat distant OC  

Legend

Column "When observed?" lists, when I observed given sky objects.

Rec.: + = preliminary recommendation of (fairly) easy to find objects; (+) = these objects are nice, but harder to find or require a darker sky; ? = not found or details forgotten

Bino: LT = Leica Trinovid 10 x 25 BC, TS = TS 10 x 60 LE; Telescope: GT means GoTo mount, GTAI means with Atik Infinity camera on GoTo mount, GT(AI) means both configurations

PN = planetary nebula, GE = galactic emission nebula, GR = galactic reflection nebula, OC = open star cluster, GC = globular star cluster, DS = double star, SP = star pattern, SC = star cloud

 

Remarks

The above lists contain (almost) all celestial objects that I have tried to observe. For many, I succeeded, for some more or less, and for others not at all. Some of the latter objects are listed as a reminder to try again...

Observation details can be found on the pages describing my observations, as well as on the pages dedicated to the individual celestial objects; the latter pages are linked to in the tables above.

 

References

Books

Websites

Lists of Own Observations

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