Mid-Wales Dark Sky
Observing plan for Bortle 3 dark sky trip
Details
- Rig: Imaging QHY268C + TBC Visual Bresser 8" Dobsonian
- Software: NINA/PixInsight
- Filters: None / Antlia Triband RGB / ALP-T
Almost defeated by the dire Autumn weather. On the night of 9th a brief 45 minute spell with gaps to the heavens gave poor views of M31 but surprisingly good ones of M57 (x150). The following morning dawned clear (again briefly, after another night of thick cloud) to the beautiful sight of the crescent Moon with earthshine, Venus and between the two the still-visible star Regulus in Leo.
On the final night there were brief gaps in the clouds showing great views to the North of M13, M57 and to the East of the Perseus Double Cluster.
M13 Great Hercules Cluster sketch- click for a larger view
Prospective Targets
| Object | Type | Constellation | Telescope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGC7822 | Narrowband | Cepheus | Askar FMA180 | ** |
| M31 | Broadband | Pegasus | Askar FMA180 | *** |
| M31 Mosaic | Broadband | Pegasus | Sky-Watcher ED80 | *** |
| B22 Taurus Dark Cloud | Broadband | Taurus | Sky-Watcher ED80 | **** |
| Heart and Soul Nebulae | Narrowband | Cassiopeia | Askar FMA180 | ** |
| NGC1499 California Nebula | Narrowband | Perseus | Askar FMA180 | * |
| NGC1555 Hind’s Variable Nebula | Narrowband | Taurus | CT8 | ** |
