I recently bought a used right angle finder scope with a 50mm objective lens at 8x. Boy it really has made finding the dimmer Messier objects a LOT easier with my C6-N telescope.
Aperture is the most important thing for this. The larger the aperture, the more light you can gather and the brighter these little fuzzballs will be. You'll be able to resolve some individual stars in M13 in a 4 inch scope if conditions are good. This ( www.telescope.com/Orion-AstroView-6-Equatorial-Reflector-Telescope/p/9827.uts ) is one of 4 scopes that I have and is my favorite. Used it last night to look at several Messier objects. I would say a 5" or bigger scope and a low f/ratio ( 5 is common) would be good criteria to start with when looking for a scope.
I have ~bortle 6 skies and I have been able to spot M3 and M5 easily with the same binoculars. I don’t think it should be hard to find a 5.9 magnitude object with those binos even with the skies I have got.
Seeing it in the finder depends on the optics and observing conditions. But in many cases, it can be seen as a slightly fuzzy star for many observers. Glad you found it despite not seeing it in the finder!
Hey Mackinac guy! I just visited my cousin in the Upper Peninsula last week. We drove down the Mackinac bridge and we bought fudge. I don't know why I'm telling you this but it's just cool. I'm from Finland!
Greetings, I have been looking to upgrade my 4.5" Alt-az telescope. I considered using the EQ-1 mount from Orion as an upgrade for the mount. I thought more about it. I need to buy a lot of things. Tube rings, dovetails, and the mount. This would cost me quite a lot. Now, I've considered upgrading to a 6" telescope. I am not sure how much of a difference a 6" would have compared to a 4.5" one. Is it worth it to upgrade to a 6" or should I just upgrade my telescope's mount? Thank you, clear skies.
An EQ-1 is really insufficient for a 4.5" telescope. I realize Orion sells it with that size telescope on it, but it has very wobbly, lightweight legs, and the mount itself is insufficient for that size / weight of tube. Many
+Eyes on the Sky oh, my. Thank you very much. Good thing I held back and asked. I am looking at the XT8 right now, and it is going to cost me 400+ dollars. Although, the 3 month payment makes it look affordable. Thank you very much, clear skies.
An XT8 is an investment that can, quite literally, last you for a lifetime of observing. That's a good telescope that will give you many years of wonderful observing.
Thanks for all of your wonderful videos. I'm always looking forward to the next one.
You're welcome, and thank you for the kind comment and compliment.
I recently bought a used right angle finder scope with a 50mm objective lens at 8x. Boy it really has made finding the dimmer Messier objects a LOT easier with my C6-N telescope.
Through my 2inch telescope I saw what looked like a double star, is that one of the keystone stars or the cluster?
Can u recommend a strong telescope good for seeing Messier objects
Any telescope with a focal ratio less than f/7
Aperture is the most important thing for this. The larger the aperture, the more light you can gather and the brighter these little fuzzballs will be. You'll be able to resolve some individual stars in M13 in a 4 inch scope if conditions are good. This ( www.telescope.com/Orion-AstroView-6-Equatorial-Reflector-Telescope/p/9827.uts ) is one of 4 scopes that I have and is my favorite. Used it last night to look at several Messier objects.
I would say a 5" or bigger scope and a low f/ratio ( 5 is common) would be good criteria to start with when looking for a scope.
Mark Romano You see, I have a 4.5 inch reflector and it shows M13 as a white blob due to its high focal ratio f/9.
The answer is here: Sky-Watcher Skyliner 8'' dobsonian.
I'm getting one next week and I'm really excited!
I have a pair of astronomy binoculars 20x80 how can I find m13 with those?
Watch for my next video - you will be able to find M13 and M92.
I have ~bortle 6 skies and I have been able to spot M3 and M5 easily with the same binoculars. I don’t think it should be hard to find a 5.9 magnitude object with those binos even with the skies I have got.
I also M13 earlier this month but it was not visible in the finder. I just estimated its position and nailed it.
on which date??
Seeing it in the finder depends on the optics and observing conditions. But in many cases, it can be seen as a slightly fuzzy star for many observers. Glad you found it despite not seeing it in the finder!
Hi David / Gary - Reporting from southeast Michigan, clear skies and the bugs are leaving us alone. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Bugs haven't been too bad over here by Chicagoland either Gary! Glad you've got clear skies - we've had a few decent nights here and there.
Hey Mackinac guy! I just visited my cousin in the Upper Peninsula last week. We drove down the Mackinac bridge and we bought fudge. I don't know why I'm telling you this but it's just cool. I'm from Finland!
Cool, we call tourist . "Fudgies" / Thanks for sharing this story. 😎
Greetings,
I have been looking to upgrade my 4.5" Alt-az telescope. I considered using the EQ-1 mount from Orion as an upgrade for the mount. I thought more about it. I need to buy a lot of things. Tube rings, dovetails, and the mount. This would cost me quite a lot. Now, I've considered upgrading to a 6" telescope. I am not sure how much of a difference a 6" would have compared to a 4.5" one. Is it worth it to upgrade to a 6" or should I just upgrade my telescope's mount? Thank you, clear skies.
An EQ-1 is really insufficient for a 4.5" telescope. I realize Orion sells it with that size telescope on it, but it has very wobbly, lightweight legs, and the mount itself is insufficient for that size / weight of tube. Many
+Eyes on the Sky oh, my. Thank you very much. Good thing I held back and asked. I am looking at the XT8 right now, and it is going to cost me 400+ dollars. Although, the 3 month payment makes it look affordable. Thank you very much, clear skies.
An XT8 is an investment that can, quite literally, last you for a lifetime of observing. That's a good telescope that will give you many years of wonderful observing.
Hello
Can you do an episode on the Elephant trunk cluster? Its right to Garnet star
See this video starting around the 6 minute mark: th-cam.com/video/pDPs8uGfJ2I/w-d-xo.html
Eyes on the Sky Thanks guys! A big cloud just moved over the Eastern sky so I have to wait 15-20 minutes for it to pass.