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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 6611 = M16 - Inst: 8" f/6 Newtonian alt-az. mount



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Observer: Michael Geldorp
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 7/21/1998  23.25 UT
Location of site: Alphen ad Rijn, Holland (Lat 52.09 N, Elev )
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: II <I-V Seeing Scale (I best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 8" f/6  Newtonian alt-az. mount
Magnification: 49X, 98X, 203X, 244X
Filter(s): none
Object(s): NGC 6611 = M16
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Ser
Data: mag 6.0  size 7'x 7'
Position: RA 18:18  DEC -13:47
Description:
A large open cluster within a nebula wich was not seen in my 8" due 
probably to its southern location.

About two dozen stars were seen
 
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