(IAAC) Obj: NGC7023 - Inst: 30CM, f:10 SCT LX200

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Observation Poster: Jim Anderson <madmoon at bellsouth.net>

Observer: Jim Anderson
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 10062002/0353ut
Location of site: Grant, VA (Lat 36:39.8, Elev 2836)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 7/10 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 6/10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 30CM, f:10 SCT LX200
Magnification: 254X
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC7023
Category: Reflection nebula.
Class: RNe
Constellation: Cep
Data: mag ???  size 14.0'
Position: RA 21:01.6  DEC +68:10.0
Description:
254X - NGC7023 appears as a small illuminascent spot, only a small portion of
the nebula surrounding 7.4mag star SAO19158. The RNe appears as a 2'round spot
surrounding the star with mushroom shape ~ 6' dia. extending S from the star.
5.5' west from the star lies Open Cluster Cr427 containing 6 very faint stars
hardly more than a faint twinkling haze. RNe NGC7023 is pretty difficult to
detect, requiring averted vision and jiggling the scope, though once found, it
can be just detected with direct vision.
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