(IAAC) Obj: NGC 1316 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars

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Observation Poster: Stéphane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: Stéphane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/11/25 3h54 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing:  <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Magnification: 
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 1316
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E?/S0
Constellation: For
Data: mag 8.5  size 11.2' x 7.7'
Position: RA 03:22.7  DEC -37:13
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 5¾ degree NW of Acamar (Thêta1 Eri). It's very difficult to
observe a galaxy of -37 degrees in declination from southern Quebec! This object
is visible only with averted vision, 40%-50% of the time. Dimensions of NGC 1316
are rather reduced, more than NGC 1097. Despite everything, the core of the
galaxy is very bright and becomes stellar in appearance some times.
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