Stars to observe with a very large telescope
Hello!
I'm usually observing with a modest -sized 4'' refractor, but I'm occasionally having an opportynity to observe with a very large telescope. This telescope is 36'' Folded-Newton and it is possible to do visual observations with it.
So, now I'm thinking, what to observe with it? How to use it so that I can get the most out of it? What should I observe with it?
I would be happy to hear your recommendations and advise!
Cheers,
Juha Ojanperä (OJMA)
Thank you very much for your suggestions, Robert! I'll start making a list of stars to observe, so that I'm well-prepared when I get the next chance to observe with the big telescope!
-Juha Ojanperä (OJMA)
Look at faint CVs and LPVs near minimum. These will be of great scientific value and very satisfying to you when you can see them.
Roger
Hi Juha,
V380 Oph has been recently annouced in the AAVSO Alert Notice 466: http://www.aavso.org/aavso-alert-notice-466
If this star is in a low state, you can try to observe V380 Oph.
You can also observe Z UMi (an RCB star recently near minimum) or RX Lyr (a nice mira star close to M57.) FG Sge can also be a nice target for large telescopes (be avare that FG Sge has a close companion!)