(IAAC) Obj: NGC 5869 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
anonymous at sedna.atmob.org
anonymous at sedna.atmob.org
Tue Jul 12 10:05:02 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: 07/08/05 04:35 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 5869
Category: External galaxy.
Class:
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 11.9 size 2.0' X 1.5'
Position: RA 15:10 DEC +00:31
Description:
A uniform round, to slightly oval halo which gradually brightens to a
fairly bright, diffuse core. Visible with averted vision at 77x, it
was best seen at 128x-257x. Located ~4' S. of NGC5865.
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