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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 6694 = M26 - Inst: 8" f/6 Newtonian alt-az. mount

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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 6694 = M26 - Inst: 8" f/6 Newtonian alt-az. mount
From: Michael Geldorp <m.geldorp@wxs.nl>
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:25:29 -0400 (EDT)
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Observer: Michael Geldorp
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 7/22/1998  00.00 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 6694 = M26
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Sct
Data: mag 8.0  size 15'.0
Position: RA 18:45  DEC -09:24
Description:
A dissapointing cluster in the rich field of Scutum. 

Four bright stars of mag 10 forming a diamond were very noticeable with a
score of fainter stars in and around them.
 
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