NGC
Observation Certificates (Basic)
Binocular: Must observe at least 150
objects from the NGC Catalogue.
Telescope: Must observe at least 400
objects from the NGC Catalogue.
Instrument Size: Binoculars: Giant
Binoculars such as 20 x 80’s or larger are
Recommended
but not required for this award. Tripod mounting is a must.
Telescope:
A 10” telescope or larger is recommended but
not required for this award.
Required Information: Date, Time, Location, Object
#, Binoculars (power and size) or Telescope: (size, type, F/#, power), Sky
Conditions.
Requirements:
Binoculars: Required to observe at
least 150 objects of which some of the objects must be from different
categories: such as star clusters or galaxies or nebulae.
Telescope: Required to observe at least
400 objects of which some of the
objects must be from different categories: such as star clusters or galaxies or
nebulae.
All
must observe, identify, draw or describe each object.
Total Minimal Observations
for a Certificate:
Note:
These Certificates are the highest-ranking certificates of all the deep sky
certificates awards.