(IAAC) Obj: NGC 1398 (Negative report) - 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 4h59 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 1398 (Negative report)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SBb
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9.7  size 7.2' x 5.2'
Position: RA 03:38.9  DEC -26:20
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 3½ degree SW of Tau6 and Tau7 Eri. By its distance, it does not
seem to form part of the Fornax cluster of galaxies. Just like NGC 1399, I had
the impression to see something, but that remains too elusive for truly
considering this observation.
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