Whatzup Down South?

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BobSikes
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Whatzup Down South?

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I'm heading South next week, not way down south in Dixie but WAY down south in Aruba. And although the main reason is to attend my daughter's destination wedding, I am packing binocs and probably a small scope. And a DSLR to snap an image or two. Too bad bags don't fly for free on JetBlue, or I'd take the LX50 :lol:

I'm working on my observing list, suggestions needed, it's been a long time since I've viewed -60 degree sky. I'm certainly going to try to view:

LMC - hopefully - it peaks at about 6pm, but still partially up at 8pm
Eta Car
Omega Centari
Crux
jewel box
coal sack
NGC3532 - looks good in Starry Night
M104 ... almost at zeneth :shock:
The bottom of Scorpio

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Re: Whatzup Down South?

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Bob if it would be useful you are welcome to borrow my 66mm ED refractor, it has a shoe to fit a camera tripod 8)
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Re: Whatzup Down South?

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Wow. Cool. Bob, Are you going to post a report or was it too hectic--father of the bride and all--to observe much? Waiting to hear...
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