(IAAC) Obj: Theta Tauri (77 & 78) 85,81,80,84,75 - Inst: Bresser 4.8 inch refractor

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Tue Dec 13 15:57:11 EST 2005


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Observation Poster: Steven H. Yaskell <steven.yaskell at wtnord.net>

Observer: Steven H. Yaskell
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: December 12, 2005 :1745 UT/GMT
Location of site: Stockholm, Sweden (Lat 59:33, Elev 61m/200ft)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 6 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 4 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Major - gibbous or near object
Instrument: Bresser 4.8 inch refractor
Magnification: X80
Filter(s): 
Object(s): Theta Tauri (77 & 78) 85,81,80,84,75
Category: Asterism.
Class: A7, KO
Constellation: Taurus
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA c. 4:c. 25  DEC +15:
Description:
Fine to see the symmetrical shape formed by Theta Tauri and neighbors 80 and 81 and another pair to NW in a one degree field at this power. In spite of the Moon nearby (near Mars) I get a good view of these 3-6 magnitude stars. There is no background "noise" to disturb the image. (First clear night in nearly a month here as the North Atlantic Oscillation has strengthened, fouling the weather with tightly packed clouds in a typical late autumn manner here.)
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