A serious double star challenge

And to get back to you, Mike. There is a website called stelledoppie.goaction.it and it states that 10 Arietis is just under 1.5 seconds separation at 1.466 for January 2013. It was 1.389 in 2008, so it appears to be widening. I am quite precise in those tiny details. Check it out when you can, Mike.
I did separate Epsilon Arietis in a previous 8.75" Newtonian. Your separation and your magnitudes are 100% correct, I am delighted to say. Happy Christmas to you both, Dave and Mike. Valerie and I are now going out to sing some carols.

Aubrey.

I trust you're currently belting out 'oh come all ye faithful' as I type Aubrey

Having owned a couple of a naglers in the past and had the use of one on a 16" Meade in New Mexico, I'd imagine your own pairings are the key to the successful splits. You can't beat top quality equipment when it comes to pushing limits.
As for me, the visual observing is limited to a grab 'n go scope (70mm televue). My main work meant that I turned from the visual path many years ago. But then that is the beauty of this 'hobby' - each individual finds their niche.
Whilst I concentrate on my own particular specialism, I do enjoy reading the exploits of others, be they planetary images, naked eye or binocular reports and well described double star splitting reports.

Dave

Thank you, Dave, for your reply. Yes once again we sang that carol (O come, all ye faithful).
Tonight I hope to observe Io doing a transit of Jupiter including its shadow going across. I will do a separate report later. Also, I aim to see the almost Full Moon less than 1.5 degrees south of Jupiter, and split a couple more faint double stars in Aries.
I have the finder chart at the ready.

Aubrey.

You were spot on Aubrey, it would appear that the WDS separation is inaccurate. That site you quoted is very useful, thanks. Go easy on the mulled wine tonight, or all the stars you observe will look like doubles.

Mike

Guess what, Mike. I don't drink! I drive too much.

Hello Aubrey, nice split of 10 Arietis must have a shot at it with
my 6'' reflector do you think I have any chance.

Pat.