(IAAC) OBJECT: NGC 278, INST: 16" Dob-newt

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• Subject: (IAAC) OBJECT: NGC 278, INST: 16" Dob-newt
• From: Todd Gross <toddg@weatherman.com>
• Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 06:28:42 -0400
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Observer:  Todd Gross
Your skill:  Intermediate 
Date and UT of observation: 08/09/97 0630 GMT
Location & latitude: 22 miles west of Boston, Ma. 42.3N
Site classification: Suburban

Limiting magnitude (visual): 4.9 (estimated) 4.9(est) in vicinity of object
Seeing (1 to 10 - worst-best):  6
Moon up (phase?): No
Instrument: 16" Dob, 96%, 99% coatings
Magnifications:  97,123,233
Filters used:
Object: NGC 278
Constellation:  
Object data:  Galaxy
This is a subsequent observation to one made very recently..
Small, fairly bright and round..similar to NGC 7217 that was 
observed on the same night in size, and globular-like appearance. 
However, even though there is sudden brightening near the center, it is 
clearly NOT as stellar looking as NGC 7217. 

- Todd
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