(IAAC) Obj: M88 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars

[anonymous at sedna.atmob.org]

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Observation Poster: Stéphane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: Stéphane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2005/04/10 3h55 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Québec, Canada (Lat 45.4542°, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,2 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing:  <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Magnification: 
Filter(s): 
Object(s): M88
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SAb
Constellation: Com
Data: mag 9.6  size 6.1 x 2.8
Position: RA 12:32  DEC 14:25
Description:
In Coma Berenices, at ~2½° SE of M100. This galaxy appears less brilliant than M100 and I have to wait a few seconds before observing it well with averted vision. In spite of his low brightness, I see a lengthening NW-SE. M88 is of small size and its surface is lower than NGC 4725. No other visible details.
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