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(IAAC) OBJECT: NGC2403 (galaxy) INST: 18" f/4.2 NEWT fl 1925mm

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Subject: (IAAC) OBJECT: NGC2403 (galaxy) INST: 18" f/4.2 NEWT fl 1925mm
From: Todd Gross <toddg@shore.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 09:58:29 -0400
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Observer:  Todd Gross
Your skill:  Intermediate - Many years
Date and UT of observation: 10/15/99 07:40GMT
Location & latitude: 22 mi. West of Boston, Ma. 42.3N
Site classification: Suburban
Limiting magnitude (visual): approx. 5.3 zenith, 5.2 vic.object
Seeing (1 to 10 - worst-best): 6-7
Moon up (phase?): No
Weather: Clear
Instrument: 18" f/4.2 fl=1925mm Newt 
Magnifications: 100x,227x
Filters used: none 
Object: NGC2403
Constellation: CAM
Object data: Gal,G-SC
Size(s): 22x12'
Position: 07:36RA, +65:36DEC
Magnitude: 8.5
Personal "rating": C+ 

A pleasant glow atop three stars. Elliptical, football-ish
shape, could not make out spiral arms per se. Fairly large object
best at low and medium powers.. and not best suited for my skies.


 
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