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(IAAC) Obj: N6543 / PK 96+29.1 - Inst: 22" f/4.1 Starmaster
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Observer: Eric Honeycutt
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 7/6/99 - 0500 UT
Location of site: Arcadia, KS (Lat , Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 7 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 22" f/4.1 Starmaster
Magnification: 288x
Filter(s): O-III
Object(s): N6543 / PK 96+29.1
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class:
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 8.1 size 115"
Position: RA : DEC :
Description:
The Cat's Eye Nebula. For some reason, I have never observed this Pn
thru large aperture before. 2 'coils' readily apparent, overlapping
each other at 45 degree angles. Central star was certainly a
direct-vision object. Power really reveals detail in moments of good
seeing. Color was a strong green - "Kermit The Frog Green" is the best
way to describe it. Beautiful Object with a plethora of detail for
medium to large apertures.
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