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Finally got a clear view of the Orion Nebula from my driveway
Last month, I could barely make out a faint smudge through my 4-inch scope. Last night, after letting my eyes adjust for 30 minutes and using a UHC filter, the gas clouds were obvious. The difference was just waiting for true darkness and using that filter. Anyone have other filter recommendations for suburban skies in Ohio?
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mark72324d ago
My telescope mostly just shows me my neighbor's porch light.
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juliahall24d ago
What's the point of seeing more gas clouds if you're just going to freeze in your driveway for half an hour? That sounds like a lot of work for a slightly less faint smudge. Maybe the problem isn't the light pollution, it's the expectation that Ohio suburbs are a good place for this hobby. Porch lights are part of the charm.
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