Observation Challenges for January

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2021 M45
Open star cluster in the constellation Taurus
Also known as the Pleiades
~444ly away
Visible to the naked eye under suburban skies, great binocular target		 NGC1055
Spiral galaxy in Cetus
52Mly away
11.4 apparent magnitude
7.6’x2.7’ apparent size		 IC1613
Irregular dwarf galaxy in Cetus
9.9 apparent magnitude
2.4Mly away
16.2’ x 14.5’ apparent size
Large, but low surface brightness		 Mare Cognitum
Ancient lunar impact crater
350km diameter
Landing site of Ranger 7 lunar
probe
 
2020 Messier 64
AKA “Black Eye Galaxy”
Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices
~8th magnitude
10.7’ x 5.1’ apparent size		 NGC 5529
Spiral Galaxy in Boötes
11th Magnitude in brightness
6.2’ x 0.8’ apparent size		 NGC 6578
Planetary Nebula in Sagittarius
13.5th magnitude
8”x8” size		 Crater Catharina
Ancient lunar impact crater
Located near Rupes Altai
100km wide
3.1km deep
 
2019 M42 - The Orion Nebula
Star forming nebula in the constellation Orion
Forms part of the “sword” of Orion, hanging just off Orion’s fashionable belt
Easy object in binoculars, and a wonderful object to look at in any telescope		 Abell 12
Planetary nebula in Orion
Magnitude 13.9 in brightness
About 37” in size
Very close to Mu Orionis — requires a clear night as any haze in the sky may require an UHC or O-III filter to help bring it out of the glare		 Abell Galaxy Cluster 426
AKA Perseus Galaxy Cluster, 
Many Galaxies in the cluster,
How many can you spot?
18 NGC Objects, 11 UGC Objects, 6 IC Objects, 1 PGC Object		 Craters Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins
Located within Mare Tranquillitatis near the Apollo 11 landing site.
Best viewed on lunar days 5 & 19
Armstrong crater is about 5km in diameter, Collins & Aldrin about 3km each
 

 

AstroNotes January 2021

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Editor’s Message . Notes from the President . Ottawa Skies . The Ottawa Observatory . Walter Scott Houston . FLO Moments . 50th Anniversary Events . Hot Topic . Astronotes Volume 59 Index . Monthly Challenge Objects . In Search of Mayall’s Object . Submitted Images . Estelle’s Pick of the Month . Carp Star Parties . FLO Star Parties . Next Meeting . Centre Information

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60

Number: 

1

Meeting Video January 2021

Presenter(s): 

Dave Chisholm
Loïc Bellemere-Allford
Pierre Martin

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Presentation(s): 

Astrophotography from your Cellphone - Loïc Bellemere-Allford (2021 January)
Meteors 2020-2021: Geminids, Ursids and Quadrantids - Pierre Martin (2021 January)

Regular items:

Chair's Welcome - Dave Chisolm
Ottawa Skies - Dave Chisolm
10-minute Astronomy News - Al Scott
Observing reports
Monthly Observers' Challenges
Announcement

Meeting Video December 2020

Presenter(s): 

Brian McCullough
Simon Hanmer
Dave Chisholm

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Presentation(s): 

Brightstar Observatory 1999-2020 - Brian McCullough (2020 December)
Earth: as a Planet - Science in 2020 - Simon Hanmer (2020 December)

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Chair's Welcome - Dave Chisolm
Ottawa Skies - Dave Chisolm
10-minute Astronomy News - Al Scott
Observing reports
Monthly Observers' Challenges
Announcements

AstroNotes December 2020

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Editor’s Message. President’s Report. Financial Statements.Annual Awards. Ottawa Skies. Hot Topic. Monthly Challenge Objects. Submitted Images. Estelle’s Pick of the Month. Carp Star Parties. FLO Star Parties. Next Meeting. Centre Information

Volume: 

59

Number: 

12

AstroNotes November 2020

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Editor’s Message . Ottawa Skies . Member Profile . Monthly Challenge Objects . Submitted Images . For Sale . Estelle’s Pick of the Month . Carp Star Parties . FLO Star Parties . Next Meeting . Centre Information

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59

Number: 

11

Meeting Video November 2020

Presenter(s): 

Patrick Boyle
Jenna Hinds
Philip Groff

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Presentation(s): 

CHIME - A Canadian Success Story - Patrick Boyle (2020 November)
Robotic Telescope Project - Jenna Hinds (2020 November)
Welcome from the RASC National Office - Philip Groff (2020 November)

Regular items:

Chair's Welcome - Dave Chisolm
Ottawa Skies - Dave Chisolm
10-minute Astronomy News - Al Scott
Observing reports
Monthly Observers' Challenges
Announcements

 

AstroNotes October 2020

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Editor’s Message . Volunteering .Ottawa Skies . Smartphone Astronomy . Adventures in Alignment . Monthly Challenge Objects . Submitted Images . Estelle’s Pick of the Month . Carp Star Parties . FLO Star Parties . Next Meeting . Centre Information

Volume: 

59

Number: 

10

Meeting Video October 2020

Presenter(s): 

Simon Hanmer
René Doyon

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Presentation(s): 

James Webb Space Telescope - René Doyon (2020 October)
Mars Science in 2020 - Simon Hanmer (2020 October)

Regular items:

  • Ottawa Skies - Dave Chisholm
  • M&M Challenge (over the 5-minute break)
  • Observation Reports
  • Observing Challenges

 

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