[Prev][Next][Index][Thread][Search][Objects]
(IAAC) Obj: NGC 6318 - Inst: Orion 6" Dob
----
Observer: William L. Schart
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 7/12/98 12:30 pm CDT
Location of site: Killeen, TX (Lat 31 N, Elev 600 ft)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 4 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Major - gibbous or near object
Instrument: Orion 6" Dob
Magnification: 48x
Filter(s): none
Object(s): NGC 6318
Category: Open cluster.
Class:
Constellation: Sco
Data: mag size
Position: RA 17: DEC -39:
Description:
A nice little cluster, covering about half a degree. There were 7 m6.5 to m8
stars forming a rough oval; appearing above this in the EP was a u-shaped pattern
formed by 6 m7-8 stars, paired up with a pair forming each side and the bottom
of the u. All this over a scattering of very faint stars. A few other bright
stars scattered around the peripheries.
--
Optional related URLs:
** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from:
http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html