Welcome to The Wizard's Challenge....

Friends and members of East Valley Astronomy Club in Gilbert, AZ, plus many individuals from Cloudy Nights contributed suggestions for this list. Nytecam, a CN member, chose the name of this list. It's shaping up to be a tough list too! The expected total is 100+, with spares as successful observations are made.

Date Observed, Item #, Object, Suggested by

************,1. Cas A - supernova remnant, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,2. Arp 248; Wild's Triplet, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,3. AM 1 - globular, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,4. UKS 1 - globular, Suggested by:Steven Aggas

************,5. Three high proper motion Quasars - within 1/2 degree fov; LB 8956, LB 9029, LB 8991, or LB 9010 (just West of 3C213), Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,6. Sharpless 2-216 , LBN 742, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,7. Einstein's Cross - all four, Suggested by: Aintno Object

************,8. TON 202 (QSO 1425+267) - proper motion 0.053+/-0.016 arcsec/year, redshift (z=0.362) implies one thousand times the speed of light, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,9. Pup A - supernova remnant, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

5/29/2008 ,10. Seeing detail in the pillar's of Eagle/Star Queen Nebula, Suggested by: Steven Aggas,

Observation by Steven Aggas using the 36"f4.5 on 5/29/08; Direct vision of three distinct columns at my lowest power of 152x using an OIII filter and then at 525x with the OIII the Eagle Nebula pillars were no longer solid black but had mottling and swirls within them.

************,11. Dust patches in M110, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

6-13-10 at 6:50UT,12. Kepler's supernova remnant, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

Observation by Steven Aggas using the 36"f4.5 on 6-13-10 at 6:50UT. After finding the location with the 31 Nagler at 152x using POSS Plate images, and a NASA compilation image, I put in the 16mm Nagler for 296x. Portions of the object were visible with direct vision, and slightly enlarged with averted vision.

6/13/09 ,13. 2005 FY9 - 2nd brightest KBO, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

Observation by Steven Aggas using the 36"f4.5 on 6/13/09; Officially renamed Makemake, after finding the location with the 31 Nagler at 152x using POSS Plate images and Aladin Charts good to 20th magnitude, I dropped in the 16mm Nagler for 296x.

************,14. Calabash Nebula, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

6/26/09 ,15. 2003 EL61 - 3rd brightest KBO, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

Observation by Steven Aggas using the 36"f4.5 on 6/26/09; Officially renamed Haumea, after finding the location with the 31 Nagler at 152x using POSS Plate images and Aladin Charts good to 20th magnitude, I dropped in the 16mm Nagler for 296x.

************,16. 2003 UB313 - 4th brightest KBO and Scattered disk object ; Dwarf Planet 136199 Eris, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,17. Gomez's Hamburger, Suggested by: Matt Kilcoyne

6/12/10 ,18. Hoag's Object - Ring Galaxy, Suggested by: Johnny Bravo, aka Stellar King, aka John Lines

Observation by Steven Aggas using the 36"f4.5 on 6/12/09. After finding the location with the 31 Nagler at 152x using POSS Plate images, I dropped in the 16mm Nagler for 296x. The object was visible at both magnifications and appeared circular with a bright annulus surrounding the brighter core.

************,19. Silhouette of T Tauri's molecular cloud surrounding Hind's Variable Nebula (NGC 1555/1554), Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,20. Crab Nebula Pulsars' Bow Shock, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

6/12/10 ,21. Propeller nebula, dwb 111, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

Observation by Steven Aggas using the 36"f4.5 on 6/12/10. After finding the location with the 31 Nagler at 152x using a POSS Plate image, this nebula was challenging, though the width, length, and general shape matched the POSS Plate image. It was held with direct vision, and filled the 1/2 degree field of view with averted vision.

************,22. M20 Trifid Pillars and Jets, evaporating gaseous globules, or "EGG's", Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,23. Abell 2218 - A Galaxy Cluster Lens Arcs, Suggested by: Richard Harshaw/Aintno Object

************,24. Outer loops of NGC 604, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,25. Star cluster within NGC 604, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,26. Central star in NGC 2438, Suggested by: Bill Dellinges

************,27. The lensing galaxy of Q0957+0561A, not the twin quasar, Suggested by: Aintno Object

************,28. Abell 85 - supernova remnant in Cas, Suggested by: Peter Argenziano

************,29. PK 009-07.1 (IRAS 18333-2357, GJJC 1) - PNe within the globular cluster M22, Suggested by: Peter Argenziano

5/29/2008 ,30. Hickson 50 (PGC 34597) - Group of 5 galaxies in Uma, Suggested by: Peter Argenziano,

Observation by Steven Aggas using the 36"f4.5 on 5/29/08; After finding the location with the 31 Nagler at 152x, I dropped in the 9mm Nagler for 525x. Five direct-vision smudges were seen of Hickson 50.

************,31. Spokes in the Cartwheel Galaxy, Suggested by: Aintno Object

************,32. 3C273's Jet, Suggested by: Aintno Object

************,33. Illuminating star of NGC 3132, Suggested by: Aintno Object

************,34. 7293's outer halo, Suggested by: Aintno Object

************,35. Observe 50 galaxies in the Corona Borealis Galaxy Cluster, Suggested by: Aintno Object

************,36. Outer fringes of M82's Starburst, dust emission from complex carbon molecules called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or PAHs, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,37. Seeing detail in Gyulbubaghian's nebula, or the outline of the molecular cloud. PV Cepheus, Suggested by: Jeff Young

************,38. Herbig-Haro 222, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,39. JaFu 1 - planetary nebula near globular cluster Palomar 6, Suggested by: John Tatarchuk

************,40. Jafu 2 - planetary nebula located in globular cluster NGC 6441, Suggested by: John Tatarchuk

************,41. ACO 1560 - Abell Galaxy Cluster D:7,R:2 Cluster in Coma Bernices, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,42. Markings on Neptune, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,43. Mcneil's nebula, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,44. Abell Planetary 9, Suggested by: Don Pensack

************,45. Arp139 (jet) MCG +5-31-135, Suggested by: Don Pensack

************,46. Arp146 (ring) PGC 509/510, Suggested by: Don Pensack

************,47. Arp151 (jet) MCG +9-19-73 Suggested by: Don Pensack

************,48. Shakhbazian 1, Suggested by: Steven Gottlieb

************,49. Hanny's Voorwerp (SDSS J094103.80+344334.2), Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,50. Red Rectangle Nebula surrounding HD 44179, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,51. GM 3-10, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,52. Liller 1, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

************,53. Wn1, Suggested by: Jimi

************,54. Guitar Nebula , Suggested by: Kim Colter

************,55. R Aquarii Nebula, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

************,56. Antlia Dwarf Galaxy, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

************,57. ESO 371-2, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

************,58. HuLo-1, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

10/15/12 ,59. Sh 2-185; Molecular cloud bridge joining IC 59 and IC 63, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

Observation by Steven Aggas on 10/15/12 at 5:30UT. Using the 36"f4.5 at 152x, after finally getting ServoCAT to complete goto's, the scope was sent to IC 59 coordinates. Amazingly the nebula was centered with Gamma Cas just outside the field of view. Using the hand paddle, the scope was moved to put IC 59 and IC 63 at eith edge of the 32' TFOV. The background glow of Sh 2-185 connecting IC 59 and IC 63 was obvious with direct vision. The night was one of the best with a dew point well below the night time temp.

10/15/12 ,60. Sh 2-185; Separate, non-ionized nebula like IC 59 that resides behind IC 63, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

Observation by Steven Aggas on 10/15/12 at 5:30UT. Using the 36"f4.5 at 152x, after finally getting ServoCAT to complete goto's, the scope was sent to IC 59 coordinates. Amazingly the nebula was centered with Gamma Cas just outside the field of view. Using the hand paddle, the scope was moved to put IC 59 and IC 63 at eith edge of the 32' TFOV. The bright non-IC object was clearly visible without the OIII filter.

6/12/10 ,61. NGC6822 individual HII regions, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

Observation by Steven Aggas using the 36"f4.5 on 6/12/10. After finding the location with the 31 Nagler at 152x using POSS Plate images, and a photo by Local Group Galaxies Survey Team/NOAO/AURA/NSF, seven HII regions were observed.

************,62. Resolve an individual star cluster in M51, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,63. Dwingeloo 1, Suggested by: Hrundi

************,64. Dwingeloo 2, Suggested by: Hrundi

************,65. Abell 2073, Suggested by: nytecam

************,66. SRWW 1, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

************,67. DHW 1-2, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

************,68. HENIZE 3-1475, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

************,69. PNG 27.6+16.9, Suggested by: Paul Alsing

************,70. Arp 338 - specifically the 'bar', Suggested by: Alvin Huey

************,71. The Red Square surrounding MWC 922 , Suggested by: Matt Kilcoyne

************,72. Arp 148, Ring and Tail Galaxy Collision, Suggested by: Lars Zielke

************,73. Resolve individual stars in Mayall II, M31's G1 Globular, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,74. Abell 70's galaxy, Suggested by: Don Pensack

6/11/10 at 8:30UT ,75. Cygnus Soap Bubble Planetary Nebula, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

Observation by Steven Aggas, on June 11 2010 at 8:30UT. Using the 36"f4.5 at 152x, an OIII filter, and a photo by Dr. Mel Helm, I star-hopped to four different asterisms until I identified the location of the PN G75.5+1.7 superimposed on three pairs of stars. Surrounding those pairs was a faint circular disk of light. It was embedded in a larger complex of nebulosity filling the half-degree field of view. The SQM readings were 21.75 to 21.80. On 6/14/10 Steven Aggas and Don Wrigley tracked this nebula down again confirming its visibility.

************,76. Maffei I, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,77. Maffei II, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,78. Murrell 1, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

************,79. VCC 815 and VCC 846, Suggested by: Tom Polakis

5/26/11 at 6UT ,80. Integrated Flux Nebula, IFN; Northern Galactic Polar Spur, Suggested by: Steven Aggas

Seen here; http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/media/p/416348.aspx, you can see the IFN patch I viewed through my 36", near IC 2574, centered at coordinates; 10 25 17 RA: +68 03 40 Dec. In the image, linked above, the patch of IFN I observed is above and to the left of IC 2574. IC 2574 is at the right hand side of the image. The FOV of the 31mm Nagler using a Paracorr on the 36inch f4.5 is about 32 arc minutes. The nebula nearly filled the FOV, though I was scanning the scope which for me helps detect large faint objects. The horn features above and left of the rather circular/triangular bright area were visible with a dark lane separating them. There were four levels of brightness with mottling involved; the circular-ish feature, the horns, the rift between the horns, and, the area surrounding these details, though looking at the image the area surrounding these details is not black space but is yet another level of IFN brightness. But to me that is what I thought was black for this object given my 32 arc minutes FOV.

************,81. GSC 4774:909, or better known as Parenago 599 is a 'Star in Nebula' in the Parenago Catalog of Stars in Orion Nebula (Parenago 1954), Suggested by: Steven Aggas, brought to my attention by Howard Anderson. Aladin shows this star to have references in three catalogs; Parenago; 599 -- Star in Nebula, 2MASS; J05310229-0537282, where it mentions it as a strong IR source, KSP2003; J053102.20-053728.2, where it also mentions it as a strong IR source. In the databases, its photometric B-R values range from 2.00 to 3.12, which is pretty flippin' red! You can see the very cool nebula in which it resides at http://en.astronomike.net/deep-sky/nebulae/169192.html. The coordinates of the Parenago 599 nebula are; RA 05 31 02.30 Dec -05 37 28.2.

************,82. Streamers of NGC 1275, the very active cannibal galaxy of Abell 426.

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