(IAAC) Obj: NGC 5068 - Negative report - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars

[anonymous at sedna.atmob.org]

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

Observer: Stéphane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/04/30 4h43 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat 45.17°, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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 5068 - Negative report
Category: External galaxy.
Class: Sd
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 10.0  size 7.3 x 6.4
Position: RA 13:19  DEC -21:02
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 2¼° N of Gamma Hya. One of the rare Sd spirals which I had the chance to observe. With a magv = 10,0, I have little hope, and it was the case, this galaxy isn't very bright, Also, the low altitude above the horizon represents an other difficulty. After several minutes of observation, nothing appeared in my instrument. 
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