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(IAAC) Obj: IC 2003 - Inst: 40" f/5 dob



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Observer: Mark G.Birkmann
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 11/6/99  8:00 UT (2 am CST)
Location of site: New Haven, Missouri (Lat ~38, Elev ~700')
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 5 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 40" f/5 dob
Magnification: lowest power 125x
Filter(s): OIII, H-beta, Orion Ultrablock
Object(s): IC 2003
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class: 2
Constellation: per
Data: mag 12.6  size 8.6", central star mag. 15
Position: RA 03h:56m, 22s  DEC +33:52' 30"
Description:
The bottom half of this planetary was fairly bright with a sharp border.  A
bright condensation was seen near the lower right edge.  A small area in the
center of the planetary was darker than the surrounding nebulousity.  No central
star was seen.  The upper half gradually faded in brightness until it blended
in with the background sky glow resulting in an indefinit border for the upper
half of the nebula.  No improvement was seen with the ultrablock filter.
A drawing can be seen at
http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/twyford/637/drawings.planetaries.htm
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