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(IAAC) OBJECT: NGC3359 INST: 14.5" FL=1580mm Newt.

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Subject: (IAAC) OBJECT: NGC3359 INST: 14.5" FL=1580mm Newt.
From: Toddwx@aol.com
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 11:02:53 EST
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Observer:  Todd Gross
Your skill:  Intermediate - Many years
Date and UT of observation: 11/21/00 09:00GMT
Location & latitude: 22 mi. West of Boston, Ma. 42.3N
Site classification: Suburban
Limiting magnitude (visual): approx. 5.0 zenith, 4.9 vic.object
Seeing (1 to 10 - worst-best): 3-4
Moon up (phase?): Crescent
Weather: Clear
Instrument: 14.5" f/4.29 fl=1580mm Newt 
Magnifications: Various from 83-191x including binoviewer
Filters used: None
Object: NGC3359
Constellation: Umajor
Object data: Galaxy
Size(s): 7.2x4.4
Position:10:47 63:13
Magnitude: 10.7
Personal "rating" this aperture: C+

Ghostly elongated glow, best observed
with medium-high power and 
averted vision, despite moderate size. 
No sign of the bar on this barred spiral.

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