(IAAC) Obj: NGC 3242 - Inst: 15' f4.5 Obsession

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Observation Poster: Armin Hermann <burmeseinn at yahoo.com>

Observer: Armin Hermann
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 21 Feb 2004
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi/Thailand (Lat +15, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 9 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 15'  f4.5  Obsession
Magnification: 342x
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 3242
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Hya
Data: mag 8.6  size 40 x 25"
Position: RA 10:25  DEC -19:
Description:
The inner shell resolves into an oval ring with darker center and an easily visible 
central star of magnitude 12,1. (342x magnification). Two bright knots at N and S 
end of the ring are clearly visible. The outer shell appeared bright with a fading 
edge.

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