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Luka B
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    That wind was really cold. I wish I can come out earlier to see that meteor.  I looked at several things I'd found before, as Jeff mentioned. Including M70, M65, M66, amd M53.  Near M53 is NGC 5053, but I coudn't find it.  I also couldn't find the other two galaxies near M65 and M66. I did however find M51. and maybe NGC5195, which if that was it, was immediately next to M51.  I didn't find M94 and M63. I think I'll print out some small charts for those next time.

    I was eager to try out my new Orion ED-2 12.3mm ocular. It has a very comfortable 20mm eye relief, and a 55? AFOV. It is pretty good. Considering the deal I got it for used, I'm quite pleased.

    I also took a look at some doubles. Cor Caroli, Algieba, Almaak, Mizar, and Nu Draconis. I think Almaak was my favorite of those.