(IAAC) Obj: NGC 908 - Inst: 82" F/13.65

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Observation Poster: Paul Alsing <palsing at harris.com>

Observer: Paul Alsing
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 11-17-06
Location of site: Mt. Locke, Texas (Lat , Elev 6800)
Site classification: Urban
Sky darkness: 9-10 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 9-10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 82" F/13.65
Magnification: 812
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 908
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Cetus
Data: mag 10.2  size 5,5 arc minutes
Position: RA 2:23  DEC -21:14
Description:
A large starburst spiral galaxy that completely fills the 5 arc-minute field 
of view. One of the prominent arms splits near its end into 2 very distinct, 
ropey tails. H-II area abound throughout the galaxy. Quite a nice surprise, 
one of the highlights of the night.


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