Messier objects to scale
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- clayton
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Messier objects to scale
http://www.stargazing.net/astroman/Astr ... lemess.htm has the Messier objects to scale. I forget how large some of the objects are compared to the moon's apparent size. Or is it I forget how small the moon's apparent size really is? I am sure there are other similar resources on the web. If anyone finds or knows of a particularly good one post it here.
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Re: Messier objects to scale
This reminds me that I need to get a focal length reducer
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Equipment in use: Celestron EdgeHD 8" OTA and a CGEM II, Nikon D500, ZWO ASI071MC-Cool, ZWO OAG, ZWO ASI120MM-Mini, Baader UFC, Stellarmate OS, StarSense Align, Celestron Cometron 7x50 Binoculars
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- defalkner
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Re: Messier objects to scale
This is a great illustration of why a low power, wide field eyepiece works great for bagging a large number of the Messier objects.
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Dave Falkner
10" Meade SNT
iOptron iEQ45 Mount
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 SCT
CGO Committee
MAS Secretary