(IAAC) Obj: NGC 1360 - 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 4h31 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 1360
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9.4  size 360'' x 270''
Position: RA 03:33.2  DEC -25:52
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 4¼ degree S of Tau5 Eri. Not indicated tn SkyAtlas 2000 (?), I
used my Herald-Bobroff AstroAtlas (HHAA) to locate it. The object creates an
isosceles triangle with stars HD 21997 and HD 21333. Only visible with averted
vision, 50%-60% of the time, this planetary nebula present of extremely
impressive dimensions at 9x. It is much wider than  other planetary nebulas
offering a better position in the sky for southern Quebec. I distinguish a round
shape.
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