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Old 11-07-2011, 07:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 11-07-2011, 07:27 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Wish I had the time and a telescope to try to see it, I think that would be really cool.
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Old 11-07-2011, 07:31 PM   #3 (permalink)
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You won't need a telescope, just binoculars typically for such a near-earth object.
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Old 11-07-2011, 07:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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In the article they say you will need at least a 6 inch telescope, but I have no idea what that means.
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That's what she said!
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In the article they say you will need at least a 6 inch telescope, but I have no idea what that means.
Meh, it depends on so many factors, such as the type of telescope. 6 inches is the diameter of the telescope, but if it is designed differently from a Newtonian style telescope, then the size differs. Binoculaurs should still be adequate, IMO.
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That's what she said!

In that context, I think she would know EXACTLY what that means.
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