Re: [ATM] Top three 'wow' targets for sidewalk astronomy

[John Lynch <john_lynch2007@yahoo.com>]

Mike,

I would recommend the Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius,
Orion Nebula with an OIII filter, and M13.  Also, with
an 8" reflector you should be able to get a good view
of the Ring Nebula in Lyra.

Regards,

John Lynch

--- Mike Shuken <mikeshuken@value.net> wrote:

> For sidewalk astronomy extra-solar system objects,
> what do you think 
> are the best three places to point your telescope
> at?  Let's say a 8" 
> reflector...
> 
> People are accustomed to Hubble pictures, so some
> are going to be 
> disappointed no matter what, but what do you think
> will "grab the 
> attention" of those whose attention can be grabbed? 
> A certain star 
> cluster?  A certain spiral galaxy?
> 
> I'm looking for not so much what you like (although
> it may coincide) 
> but what the average sidewalk walk-up might be
> "wowed" by...
> 
> M
> 
> PS - Oh yeah, I know you can always knock their
> socks off with 
> Saturn's rings, but I'm looking for beyond our solar
> system...
> 
> 
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