(IAAC) Obj: Beta Aurigae - Inst: Bresser 4.8 inch refractor

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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: November 1, 2005: 0100 UT
Location of site: Stockholm, Sweden (Lat 59:33, Elev 61m/200ft)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 3-4 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Bresser 4.8 inch refractor
Magnification: x40
Filter(s): 
Object(s): Beta Aurigae
Category: Variable star.
Class: 
Constellation: Auriga
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
Misty night gives a good image of Menkalinan, this eclipsing binary/variable, with its roughly four day period. Tonight it is near the height of it, near or at first magnitude. Taffy orange color to it, like Mars. 
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