(IAAC) Obj: NGC 1365 - Inst: 15 inch Obsession f4,5

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Observation Poster: Armin Hermann <burmeseinn at yahoo.com>

Observer: Armin Hermann
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 13 Nov 2004
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi, Thailand (Lat 15°N, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,8 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
Magnification: 244x
Filter(s): none
Object(s): NGC 1365
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9,3 magv  size 8,9x6,5'
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
At 244x the spiral structure is easily visible with averted vision. The galaxy 
is centered by a round 1' core from which the central bar extends into E and W 
directions. The two spiral arms are equally bright and extend N and S, though 
the arms are slightly bent. The outer edges of the spiral arms are sharp. The 
whole galaxy is embedded in a faint glow of light. Several foreground stars are 
imposed on NGC 1365. Very impressive!

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