(IAAC) Obj: NGC 2523 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector

anonymous at sedna.atmob.org anonymous at sedna.atmob.org
Sun Apr 10 16:48:51 EDT 2005


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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary at rollanet.org>

Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 04/03/05  03:10 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Magnification: 77x, 128x, 257x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 2523
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Cam
Data: mag 11.9  size 3.0' X 2.0'
Position: RA 08:15  DEC +73:34.5
Description:
A uniform oval halo aligned NW-SE.  It shows gradual brightening to a
diffuse core.  A faint field star is located just off the SW edge.
Visible with direct vision at 77x, it bore magnification well and was
best seen at 128x-257x.

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