Visual Observations 2024

Conditions | Observations | References

In 2024, I only made a few visual observations (and not in the previous years either) because I either only photographed ("observed") with my "Smart Telescopes" or with telescope-camera combinations for EAA. In 2024, I did observe with binoculars in France and tried out my new TLAPO804 refractor at home.

Conditions

Sky Region and Objects

In 2024, I observed different sky areas so that a sky map does not make much sense.

Observation Time

The observations were done mostly directly after sunset (exception: observation of Venus).

Observation Location

The telescope observations took place in Mühlhausen/Kraichgau (Germany):

Coordinates: 49° 15′ N , 8° 43′ E
Coordinates (dec.): 49.25° N, 8.72° E

The binocular observations took place in Sumène (France):

Coordinates: 49° 15′ N , 8° 43′ E
Coordinates (dec.): 49.25° N, 8.72° E

Devices Used

I used the TLAPO804 on the AZ Pronto mount, and the C5 on the same mount. I also used my binoculars.

General Conditions

In Mühlhausen/Kraichgau, the sky was not particularly dark. The sky in Sumène was darker.

Observations

Skymax-127, Binoculars, Mühlhausen, April 2024

April 10, 2024: Skymax-127 on AZ Pronto Mount, LT/TS binoculars > M 42/43

Binocular Observations, Sumène/France, July 2024

July 25, 2024: LT25 > M 13, perhaps M 92, M 31
July 26, 2024: TS60 > M 13, M 3, M 4, perhaps M 80 nearby, M 31; M 5 probably not
July 28, 2024: TS60 > M 13, M 31, M 4, M 80, CR 399 (by chance browsing the Milky Way …)

Visuel Observations, Mühlhausen, November 2024

TLAPO804 and C5, Mühlhausen, Nov 29, 2024

Venus with C5

Observed Venus with my C5; it was fuzzy, but it was obvious that it was only a "half" Venus...

Comparison of my TLAPO804 with another TLAPO804

Telescopes: My TLAPO804 and the TLAPO804 of a starfriend of mine
Tripod: AZ Pronto
Eyepieces: diverse 2" and 1.25" eyepieces , not documented

Phase 1 from about 7 p.m. on our terrace:
Altair, Coat Hanger CR 399 and Dumbbell Nebula M 27 (near by, found more by chance...); was not able to find M 71, but found the small constellation Sagitta, curious...

Phase 2 from about 9 p.m. on our balcony:
M 42, M 78 not found, Pleiades M 45, Hyades Mel 25, Jupiter (4 moons, stripes), Mars, M 42 with higher magnifications (eyes better adapted, much more to see), M 15 nor found

References

Books

Michael Feiler & Philip Novak (2023). Deep Sky Reiseatlas (5. Auflage), Oculum Verlag (ISBN 978-3-949370-04-5)
www.oculum-verlag.de/detailview?no=608
Ronald Stoyan (2021). Deep Sky Reiseführer (6. Auflage), Oculum Verlag (ISBN 978-3-938469-72-9)
www.oculum-verlag.de/detailview?no=603
Erich Karkoschka (2022). Atlas für Himmelsbeobachter, Kosmos Verlag (EAN: 9783440173602)
www.kosmos.de/de/atlas-fur-himmelsbeobachter_1074889_9783440173602