Hi Debbie, Sorry for the delayed response, but I had to get to my notes. I haven't done much serious observing since February. I need to get out again, and am loking forward to the Wedge next week. I'll go after zeta then. The separation on Zeta Bootis is 0.8 seconds. According to the Dawes' Limit, you should be able to achieve a split on that star with a 5.7 inch scope. You'll need a good scope and a great night to do that. Other spring doubles I like are 95 Herculis, Alpha Herculis, and Gamma Virginis. The first two are very nice color difference doubles, and Porrima is a pretty equal magnitude, equal color double that is becomming more difficult. Let me know what you think. Brent --- UTAHDEB@aol.com wrote:
Brent,
Have you split Zeta Bootes lately? Do I need at least an 8inch to split it? What are your favorite spring doubles? I'm targeting the AL Doubles list but I like to try others if they are pretty and interesting.
Debbie
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