Double down in Draco Aug 9 2020.

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Double down in Draco Aug 9 2020.

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Post by Shabadoo » Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:07 pm

I competed MY list!

I know there are many more doubles in Draco.
Many “doubles” in Draco on my list I cannot separate or distinguish the binary stars. Even after triple checking reference materials, and sky coordinates vs. telescope.
Here went my night:

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Dad Joke King (ask my kids); Cereal killer
Orion Skyview pro 8 f5.
Binos: Polaris/wingspan 8x42 Ed/HD

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Post by John Baars » Mon Aug 10, 2020 3:26 pm

Thanks for your sketches and report!

Refractors in frequency of use : *SW Evostar 120ED F/7.5 (all round ), * Vixen 102ED F/9 (vintage), both on Vixen GPDX.
GrabnGo on Alt/AZ : *SW Startravel 102 F/5 refractor( widefield, Sun, push-to), *OMC140 Maksutov F/14.3 ( planets).
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