Andromeda Galaxy - how to see it?

 
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Andrea



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:10 pm    Post subject: Andromeda Galaxy - how to see it? Reply with quote
Hi,

I have a bushnell northstar 525x3. What mm eyepiece would it take to see it? What should I expect?

Mars is just a bright ball. How can I tone it down? Would I have to use a filter?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

From a dark sky site with little light pollution, Andromeda is visible to the naked eye as a very faint smudge. It is visible in any optical instrument. Consult a star map for its location. Use a low power eyepiece (the 20mm supplied with your Northstar) and enjoy.

It sometimes helps to use a light orange or light red filter for viewing Mars with a small telescope.
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