(IAAC) Object: M14, Instrument: 16" Dobnewt, enhanced, LM nr. 5

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• Subject: (IAAC) Object: M14, Instrument: 16" Dobnewt, enhanced, LM nr. 5
• From: Todd Gross <toddg@weatherman.com> (by way of Todd Gross <toddg@weatherman.com>)
• Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 09:45:25 -0400
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Observer:  Todd Gross
Your skill:  Intermediate 
Date and UT of observation: 6/6/97 0600 GMT
Location & latitude: 22 miles west of Boston, Ma. 42.3N
Site classification: Suburban

Limiting magnitude (visual): 5.3 (estimated) 4.7(est) in vicinity of object
Seeing (1 to 5 - best to worst):  2
Moon up (phase?): No
Instrument: 16" Dob, 96%, 99% coatings
Magnifications:  204x
Filters used: none
Object: M14
Constellation: 
Object data: Globular
RA/DE:  

I had never studied M14 before. At 204x, I was able to partially resolved
it, best with averted
vision. Individual stars clearly overlaying the background. Classic looking.
Dense, mid-size.
Not quite as well resolved or impressive as M56, another moderately dim
globular.
Similar to M13 in a 3-4" scope.

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