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Re: (IAAC) OBJECT: NGC 1569, INST: 16" Newtonian f/4.59



4:30   64:51 north,


>I HIGHLY recommend this object for all instruments. It has
>>a high surface brightness and certainly could have been 
>>viewed at smaller aperture. This galaxy is tiny, only a few
>>arc minutes long. (it's listed as 4x2) It is very elongated (mainly N-S) and 
>
>Thanks for the note but, for us primitive mortals who lack an NGC list, sky
>map programs etc. where is it?

- Todd
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