During the nights of the Meteor 2023 binocular encounter, we have a special target in the deep sky: with smaller telescopes, M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, and with larger telescopes, the G1 globular cluster of M31.
The goal is to create feedback for the common goal(s) in as many different ways as possible. An article will be written on the results obtained at Meteor, which will provide an overview of the attractions and interesting objects that the target(s) offer amateur astronomers from a unique point of view. Our goal is for each observer to push the limits of their capabilities while doing the monitoring. For example, a beginner camper without their own telescope can draw and describe the shape of a galaxy based on observation without assistance. Detectors with small binoculars can focus on the changing surface appearance of an object, analyze its outline, the varied appearance of its edge, isolate its core, and identify the spiral arms. We recommend the identification and characterization of the globular cluster labeled G1 and its companions especially for campers with larger telescopes.
Our goal is to collect the most varied and different observations, so if possible, plan for an ‘unusual’ observation: if you only have a small camera, take a picture with the still camera, or combine the M31 into an interesting landscape, but take it either in a pond or reflected in car windshield. We can focus on a single dark dust band, or we can try to estimate how far the rare outer regions in the peripheral region can be followed with a wide field of view. If seen with a large-diameter instrument, compare G1 to neighboring stars of similar brightness. Keen observers can look for other globular clusters than M31, about one order fainter—here the identification itself is quite a challenge, and the starless appearance a particularly menacing feat. Our perception can be visual, and in creative cases even textual, and of course photographic, especially digital, without forgetting phone photos. We expect any kind of surveillance, except perhaps a pinhole camera…
G1 ball position setting.
More deep sky objects in the interior of M31.
The list of targets below may also be of interest to binocular observers.
Feedback can be made on the online interface for whoever has uploaded notes (eszlelesek.mcse.hu) to the deep sky objects with the caption “MTT 2023 camp object”. If the observer does not have internet access in the camp, he can also ask the reception for help.
Good reveal!
