(IAAC) Obj: M67 - Inst: 12x45 binoculars

[stéphane meloche]

Hi to all,

Ante, that's a very interesting log. For myself, I frequently observed this
open cluster with my Vixen 9x63 and, like you, noticed the elongation
approx. N-S. I'm always surprised when I look an open cluster shaped
differently than the majority, i.e. round!

This time, it's hard to be an observer in Quebec: no clear sky at all! :)

Stéphane Meloche (CAAS, CADI)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ante Perkovic" <albireo at vip.hr>
To: "IAAC" <netastrocatalog-announce at visualdeepsky.org>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 11:50 AM
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M67 - Inst: 12x45 binoculars


> Observation Poster: Ante Perkovic <albirejo_without_j at vip.hr>
>
> Observer: Ante Perkovic
> Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
> Date/time of observation: January 13th 2003, 23:00h.
> Location of site: Split, Croatia (Lat 43.5 N, Elev 0m)
> Site classification: Suburban
> Sky darkness: 5.0 <Limiting magnitude>
> Seeing:
> Moon presence: Major - gibbous or near object
> Instrument: 12x45 binoculars
> Magnification: 12x
> Filter(s): None
> Object(s): M67
> Category: Open cluster
> Class:
> Constellation: Cnc
> Data: mag 6.9  size 30'
> Position:
> Description:
> Quite large, bright, somewhat elongated nebulosity. Looks like it has
> a bar (like barred galaxy!) in the middle. Reminds me of a coocoon of
> some kind.
> Bright star at the E rim.
>
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