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(IAAC) OBJECT: NGC7008, INST: 16" Dob-newt




Observer:  Todd Gross
Your skill:  Intermediate 
Date and UT of observation: 08/19/97 0300 GMT
Location & latitude: 22 miles west of Boston, Ma. 42.3N
Site classification: Suburban

Limiting magnitude (visual): 4 (estimated) 4(est) in vicinity of object
Seeing (1 to 10 - worst-best):  5
Moon up (phase?): Yes, full, towards horizon
Instrument: 16",dob-newt 96%, 99% coatings- f/4.59, fl 1865mm-Pegasus
Magnifications: 58,98,266
Filters used: OIII, UHC
Object: NGC7008
Constellation:  Vicinity of Cygnus
Object data:  Planetary

Although just a splash of light in low power observation, using the 
UHC filter and 266x, I was able to see, especially with averted vision, 
an open ring, moderately large in size, with an irregular, clumpy nature. 
Size was just a bit larger than M57, the ring nebula, but much dimmer.
Seemingly open on the south side, where two bright stars trailed 
away from the planetary. So, it takes on an upside down U appearance.

Note.. the moon was out for this observation, and near full. High power 
did produce a lot of detail despite this.



- Todd
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