(IAAC) Obj: NGC 1300 - Inst: 82" F/13.65 (McDonald Observatory)

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Wed Nov 29 18:57:19 EST 2006


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

Observer: Paul Alsing
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 
Location of site: Mt. Locke, Texas, McDonald Observatory (Lat , Elev 6800)
Site classification: Urban
Sky darkness: 9/10 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 9/10 <10-1 Seeing Scale (1 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 82" F/13.65 (McDonald Observatory)
Magnification: 812
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 1300
Category: External galaxy.
Class: barred spiral
Constellation: Eridanus
Data: mag 10.4  size 6.5 min
Position: RA 3:19.7  DEC -19:25
Description:
NGC 1365 was too low for this telescope, so NGC 1300 was chosen as being the 
best substitute, and it filled that bill admirably. Having the classic barred-
spiral shape, with a long bar and 2 prominent arms emanating from that bar at 
90-degree angles, then wrapping completely around the core, this object was 
simply mesmerizing.

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