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Problems of Observing Nearby Galaxies Visually

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

Robert Evans
Robert Evans*
Affiliation:
57 Talbot Road Hazelbrook, N.S.W. 2779Australia

Abstract

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A review of progress made by amateurs in visual searching for supernovae in other galaxies reveals twelve discoveries made so far. A comparison between photographic and visual search methods reveals that each type of method has certain advantages and disadvantages. There are three minor problems and three major problems confronting visual searching. The main problem is the poor availability of good Survey photographs of many galaxies to amateurs and the restricted range of galaxies covered by available charts.

Type
Joint Discussions
Information
Highlights of Astronomy , Volume 7: Highlights of Astronomy. As presented at the XIXth General Assembly of the IAU, 1985 , 1986 , pp. 579 - 582
Copyright
Copyright © Reidel 1986

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