Interesting new objects for me

[Buckethead 2.0]

The humidity in the air tonight made it a difficult night for viewing, but I did happen upon the double clusters just below Cassiopeia - I believe in Perseus. Then about two FOV down, I saw quite a bunch of bright stars. Maybe it was the Perseus constellation, but I am not sure. Anyway, the binos are performing well, even in not so great conditions.

[notFritzArgelander]

Perseus is a rich hunting ground for open clusters.

α Persei (aka Mirfak) is the brightest star in the eponymous cluster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Persei_Cluster

Then there is the Perseus OB1 Association a larger structure (associations are not gravitationally bound but may include clusters that are) that contains the Double Cluster and many goodies. It's a prime binocular hunting ground. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseus_OB1

[Buckethead 2.0]

Perseus is a rich hunting ground for open clusters.

α Persei (aka Mirfak) is the brightest star in the eponymous cluster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Persei_Cluster

Then there is the Perseus OB1 Association a larger structure (associations are not gravitationally bound but may include clusters that are) that contains the Double Cluster and many goodies. It's a prime binocular hunting ground. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseus_OB1

Thank you Fritz. I can always count on you for guidance.

[Buckethead 2.0]

Perseus is a rich hunting ground for open clusters.

α Persei (aka Mirfak) is the brightest star in the eponymous cluster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Persei_Cluster

Then there is the Perseus OB1 Association a larger structure (associations are not gravitationally bound but may include clusters that are) that contains the Double Cluster and many goodies. It's a prime binocular hunting ground. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseus_OB1

That is the exact double cluster I hath spake!

[terrynak]

Very nice Eric! Looking forward to seeing Perseus with my binoculars when it rises earlier in the evening.

[KingNothing13]

Cool Eric - thanks!

I rarely get the chance to point the scope North - as that's where the worst of my light pollution is. I should try to check it out more.

[Buckethead 2.0]

Cool Eric - thanks!

I rarely get the chance to point the scope North - as that's where the worst of my light pollution is. I should try to check it out more.

I would say point East, which is where I found these particular objects.

[Buckethead 2.0]

Very nice Eric! Looking forward to seeing Perseus with my binoculars when it rises earlier in the evening.

Terry, you need to know you are a huge inspiration for me. Nuff said.

[KingNothing13]

Cool Eric - thanks!

I rarely get the chance to point the scope North - as that's where the worst of my light pollution is. I should try to check it out more.

I would say point East, which is where I found these particular objects.

It's more NE for me I've observed the double cluster a few times - regardless - it pretty well hovers over the worst of the light pollution for me this time of year. In a couple of months or so, it'll be higher up and out of the city glow.

[Buckethead 2.0]

Cool Eric - thanks!

I rarely get the chance to point the scope North - as that's where the worst of my light pollution is. I should try to check it out more.

I would say point East, which is where I found these particular objects.

It's more NE for me I've observed the double cluster a few times - regardless - it pretty well hovers over the worst of the light pollution for me this time of year. In a couple of months or so, it'll be higher up and out of the city glow.

These are easterly objects from a Maine viewpoint, unless my compass is totally off. Which is entirely possible.

[KingNothing13]

These are easterly objects from a Maine viewpoint, unless my compass is totally off. Which is entirely possible.

This is my view - I don't think that's going to change much between Mass and ME.

[Buckethead 2.0]

Exactly. What is the problem? I saw the double clusters this morning.

[KingNothing13]

Exactly. What is the problem? I saw the double clusters this morning.

No problem with me. Why did you seem to have a problem with me saying North?

[Buckethead 2.0]

Exactly. What is the problem? I saw the double clusters this morning.

No problem with me. Why did you seem to have a problem with me saying North?

Because the double clusters are in the east.

[terrynak]

Very nice Eric! Looking forward to seeing Perseus with my binoculars when it rises earlier in the evening.

Terry, you need to know you are a huge inspiration for me. Nuff said.

Thank you for your kind words Eric!

[pakarinen]

MIrfak assoc is really nice in binos or a widefield, low power scope. If you go to Algol, the star at the end of the "t-bone" of Perseus and up (west) a few degrees, there's a nice open cluster that you should be able to snag with your 50s - M34:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ ... us_IAU.svg

[Unitron48]

Some great viewing in Perseus...and it starts with the double cluster! One of my all time favorite wide field views!!

Dave

[j.gardavsky]

The humidity in the air tonight made it a difficult night for viewing, but I did happen upon the double clusters just below Cassiopeia - I believe in Perseus. Then about two FOV down, I saw quite a bunch of bright stars. Maybe it was the Perseus constellation, but I am not sure. Anyway, the binos are performing well, even in not so great conditions.

Hello Eric,

this sounds to me like you have been viewing the Alpha Persei Moving Group, cataloged as Melotte 20 open cluster.
It is exactly a bunch of bright stars.

Best,
JG

[Buckethead 2.0]

Thank you guys! I am learning so much.

[Buckethead 2.0]

The humidity in the air tonight made it a difficult night for viewing, but I did happen upon the double clusters just below Cassiopeia - I believe in Perseus. Then about two FOV down, I saw quite a bunch of bright stars. Maybe it was the Perseus constellation, but I am not sure. Anyway, the binos are performing well, even in not so great conditions.

Hello Eric,

this sounds to me like you have been viewing the Alpha Persei Moving Group, cataloged as Melotte 20 open cluster.
It is exactly a bunch of bright stars.

Best,
JG

Thanks JG!