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Re: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2280 - Inst: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
Also, thanks to Brent Reary for this series of three galaxy
logs in Canis Major - reminding us that even in mid-Northern
latitudes, with mid-size telescopes, on mid-Winter evenings,
there are still galaxies up there to be enjoyed. :)
Clear skies,
Lew
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> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 8:11 PM
> To: Internet Amateur Astronomers Catalog
> Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2280 - Inst: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
>
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>
> Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary@rollanet.org>
>
> Observer: Brent Reary
> Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
> Date/time of observation: 02/19/04 01:50 UT
> Location of site: Rolla, MO USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
> Site classification: Rural
> Sky darkness: 5.5 <Limiting magnitude>
> Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
> Instrument: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
> Magnification: 77x, 128x, 257x
> Filter(s): None
> Object(s): NGC 2280
> Category: External galaxy.
> Class:
> Constellation: Cma
> Data: mag 12.0p size 5.6' X 3.2'
> Position: RA 06:45 DEC -27:38
> Description:
> An elongated oval halo, aligned NW-SE. It brightens to a
> fairly bright,
> during moments of steady seeing, nearly stellar core.
> Visible with averted
> vision at 77x, it was faint and began to fade with increased
> magnification.
> Best seen at 128x.
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