(IAAC) Obj: NGC 3094 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector

anonymous at sedna.atmob.org anonymous at sedna.atmob.org
Tue Apr 17 15:56:01 EDT 2007


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

Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/16/07  03:15 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <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 3094
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag 12.3  size 1.5' X 1.0'
Position: RA 10:01.5  DEC +15:46
Description:
A uniform oval halo which is elongated NE-SW.  It shows slight, gradual
diffuse brightening toward the core.  An 11th magnitude field star is just
touching the SE edge.  An 8th magnitude star lies 5' S..  Visible with averted
vision at 77x, it bore magnification well and was best seen at 193x-257x.

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