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What is wrong? If anything is. (APOD 27 Dec 2006)
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:06 am
by tnzkka
From today's APOD comment:
1. Its title: NGC 5067;
2. Its comment: IC 5067, also known as The Pelican Nebula;
And 3. From the link to November 30th: Also known as IC 5070.
My question is: What is the exact name of the nebulae of today and of Nov. 30th?
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:58 pm
by orin stepanek
As near as I can tell they are the same thing. Not sure why unless for references to segments of the nebula.
http://www.skyfactory.org/ngc7000/ngc7000.htm
Orin
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:55 pm
by BMAONE23
I would guess that many objects might reside in either or both the "New General Catalog (NGC) catalogs
http://www.ngcic.org/ngciccat.htm
Those that are found in both catalogs would have a number designation in both and keeping the NGC and IC numbers the same would aid in the catalog searching process.
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:48 am
by harry
Hello All
Thank you Bmaone23 and orin for the links
Great stuff.
Happy New Year and a post Merry Xams.
Does anybody know why they say "Merry" Xmas.
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My wife just told me it stands for "Blessed" meaning to be blessed at Xmas.
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:13 am
by tnzkka
Thanks!!
Happy New Year
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:32 am
by Andy Wade
harry wrote:Hello All
Thank you Bmaone23 and orin for the links
Great stuff.
Happy New Year and a post Merry Xams.
Does anybody know why they say "Merry" Xmas.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
My wife just told me it stands for "Blessed" meaning to be blessed at Xmas.
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
mer·ry
1. full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit: a merry little man.
2. laughingly happy; mirthful; festively joyous; hilarious: a merry time at the party.
3. Archaic. causing happiness; pleasant; delightful.
A belated but 'mirthful' Christmas to you all!
And a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 5:54 pm
by BMAONE23