Introducing the newest section of Insider’s Guide to the Galaxy - Finest Minutes! In each episode, we will be reviewing the objects from RASC's Finest NGCs Observing List visible in the sky in the next two weeks, including tips and tricks on how to find them. Follow us along in observing to complete the list, record your observations, and apply for the Finest NGCs observing certificate from RASC!
Check out resources and links to past episodes in the table below:
| Episode | Description | Resources |
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Episode 1: |
An introduction to the various observing lists, and the New General Catalogue (NGC). We discuss the first few NGCs to look for over the next couple of weeks as well. | |
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Episode 2: |
We discuss some NGCs to view over the IGTTG Holiday break and into the new year, including one of the more difficult targets IC 289. | Finest Minutes Guide Part 2 |
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Episode 3: |
We discuss five NGCs to view over the next two weeks, including Darth Vader's Starfighter! | Finest Minutes Guide Part 3 |
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Episode 4: |
Five more NGCs to view over the next two weeks! | Finest Minutes Guide Part 4 |
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Episode 5: |
Happy Valentines Day! Our gift to you is five more NGCs to see in the night sky. | Finest Minutes Guide Part 5 |
| Attachment | Size |
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 FinestMinutesGuide_Part0 | 693.52 KB |
| FinestMinutesGuide_Part1.pdf | 574.78 KB |
| FinestMinutesGuide_Part2.pdf | 684.67 KB |
| FinestMinutesGuide_Part3.pdf | 635.2 KB |
| FinestMinutesGuide_Part4.pdf | 574.87 KB |
| FinestMinutesGuide_Part5.pdf | 529.77 KB |