Here’s a list of objects that I observed during this star party. Didn’t take proper logs as I was mostly shuttling between my AP and visual setups.
Date & Time: April 26 - 27, 2025
Location: Star Party April 2025
Telescope/Binocular details: GSO 8" dobsonian
Eyepiece/Magnification: Orion Sirius Plossl 25mm eyepiece
Bortle Class: 4-5
Description/Notes: Didn’t really go for many objects as I had just seen most of them during the Messier Marathon in the beginning of the month. Was mostly spending time in the AP setup this time.
| Object Name | Category | Gear | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Centauri | Globular Cluster | ||
| Centaurus A | Galaxy | ||
| Orion Nebula | Nebula | ||
| Beehive Cluster | Open Cluster | ||
| Leo Triplets | Galaxy | ||
| M3 | Globular Cluster | ||
| M104 | Galaxy | ||
| Jewel Box Cluster(NGC4755) | Open Cluster | ||
| M51 | Galaxy | Was a bit of a challenge to spot initially as I starhopped by memory to the wrong stars but was very easy to spot once I referred to proper star charts | |
| M107 | Globular Cluster | ||
| M10 | Globular Cluster | ||
| M12 | Globular Cluster | ||
| M4 | Globular Cluster | ||
| M6 | Open Cluster | ||
| M7 | Open Cluster | ||
| M8 | Nebula | ||
| M20 | Nebula | ||
| M17 | Nebula | ||
| M57 | Planetary Nebula | We tried this with a 3x barlow as well and the view was amazing. The disc was so obvious! | |
| M27 | Planetary Nebula | ||
| C76 | Open Cluster |