(IAAC) Obj: Markarian 6 - Inst: Televue 102, 102mm f8.6

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Sun Jan 9 01:14:30 EST 2005


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Observation Poster: Jay M. <wsr88d at hotmail.com>

Observer: Jay M.
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 01/08/05 2345EST
Location of site: Near KSC, FL (Lat 28.5N, Elev 10m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.0 to 5.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Televue 102, 102mm f8.6
Magnification: 34x - 84x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): Markarian 6
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: CAS
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
A sparse, but visually enticing cluster that takes on a very unique
hook or croissant shape. The southernmost star is a pleasant double.
At least 3 of the cluster's stars are of near equal magnitude while a 
4th star (arguably a member) is likewise of similar magnitude. Two other
dim stars linger near the group's southern extent. The cluster is found
in an otherwise modestly dim star field and is thus quite distinct.
At low powers (34x) the cluster seems to be a bowing segment of stars 
emerging from the blackness of space. Really this is a unique and
rewarding little object. Brightest stars magnitude 8.0 to 9.0, dimmest
members around magnitude 11.5 to 12.5, the double star perhaps magnitude
10.
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