(IAAC) Obj: NGC 2555 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector

[anonymous at sedna.atmob.org]

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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary at rollanet.org>

Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 03/28/06  02:40 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Magnification: 77x, 128x, 193x, 257x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 2555
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Hya
Data: mag 12.2  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 08:18  DEC +00:44.5
Description:
A uniform round halo which shows slight, gradual, diffuse brightening
toward the core.  Visible with averted vision at 77x, it was best seen
at 193x.  The galaxy is closely bracketed by three 12th magnitude field
stars.  A wide pair, aligned N-S, on the E. side and the third just off
the NW edge.

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